pregnancies. But that doesn't mean it works best. Furthermore, in physiologically highrisk cases, the baby can't tolerate that kind of pushing
In one study of 10 healthy, near-term pregnancies, near-infrared spectroscopy used to
evaluate fetal effects revealed that closed glottis and coached pushing efforts led to
decreased mean cerebral 02 saturation and increased mean cerebral blood volume. All
Apgar scores were below 7 at 1 minute and below 9 at 5 minutes.
This maneuver causes a trapping of blood in veins, preventing it from entering the heart.
When the breath is released, the intrathoracic pressure drops and the trapped blood is
quickly propelled through the heart, producing an increase in the heart rate (tachycardia)
and the blood pressure. Immediately, a reflex bradycardia ensues. All of this disrupts the
blood flow to the uterus and ultimately to the baby. This disruption in blood flow
indicates a disruption in oxygen flow, which ultimately shows up on the fetal heart
monitor as fetal distress.
Birthing stool
Pregnant Aruban moms, future pregnant Aruban mothers, Take this to heart. Educate
yourselves. Find out what your options are. Stand up for the birthing experience you want
and deserve. I mean, come on, AZV (social insurance that
practically everybody has) will pay for your prenatal appointments wherever you choose
to go. And if the ob/gyn or midwife does not share your point of view on childbirth or is
not willing to comply with the birthing experience you want..then by all means