
Natural birth is an approach that favors giving birth with as little medical intervention as possible. In this approach, women try to reduce pain by relying on the body's natural processes and using techniques such as birthing positions and breathing techniques.
Natural birth is when a woman gives birth with as little medical intervention as possible during pregnancy and birth. This approach recommends trusting and supporting the natural process of the woman's body during the birth process, rather than medication or technological tools.
In natural birth, the woman is usually supported by a birth coach or midwife and works to reduce pain using birthing positions and breathing techniques. Natural birth can occur without medical interventions such as an epidural or other painkillers.
However, in some cases, medical intervention may be required. Therefore, it is important for women considering natural birth to make a birth plan with their Doctor and understand possible interventions during the birth process.
Natural birth can help strengthen the bond between mother and baby.
Hormonal Compatibility: During natural birth, the mother's body naturally releases more oxytocin hormone. Oxytocin is a hormone that helps create a strong bond between mother and baby. This hormone regulates the secretion of breast milk and the breastfeeding process. Oxytocin increases love and bonding between mother and baby.
Skin-to-Skin Contact: In natural birth, the baby has skin-to-skin contact with the mother immediately after birth. This contact allows the baby to feel the mother's scent and warmth. Skin-to-skin contact strengthens the emotional bond between mother and baby and helps calm the baby, regulate its heartbeat and reduce stress.
Emotional Closeness: Natural birth contributes to the formation of a natural emotional closeness between mother and baby. The mother experiences a greater sense of awareness and focus during the natural birth process. This provides an opportunity to connect directly with your baby and make him/her feel love and security.
Natural (normal) birth offers an experience that strengthens the bond between mother and baby. Factors such as the secretion of the oxytocin hormone, skin-to-skin contact and emotional closeness are elements that are believed to support the bond between mother and baby in natural birth. It is also important to prepare for natural birth and understand the birthing process. However, every birth experience is unique and each expectant mother's preferences and needs may be different. Therefore, it is important to stay in touch with your healthcare provider when making decisions about the birth process.