The Brightside of Vomiting During Labor
Just imagine wrenching in pain as you breathe through the contractions. You’re hardly keeping up with the pain and can’t wait for all of this to be over. Immediately you start to gag, and without any warning, it develops into full-blown vomiting.
Throwing up during labor is an awful experience, and it feels like you’re getting pushed when you’re already down. Even though vomiting during labor isn’t exciting, it’s pretty normal. Dehydration, cervical exam, and contraction pain are some reasons that may make you vomit during labor.
But there’s some good news attached to throwing up during labor. Read on to learn why vomiting in labor may be a good thing.
Sign of Transition
Throwing up may indicate that you’re completing the first stage of labor and closer to pushing. If you’re in labor and experiencing strong contractions at short intervals, starting to puke shows that labor is progressing, and you will almost start to push.
Feel Relieved After
You’ll find relief and feel much better after vomiting and removing what the body wants to get rid of. Holding back the urge to throw up only makes things intense, but you’ll be relieved once you give in and let it out.
Encourage Dilation
No one talks about how vomiting creates a downward pressure that helps dilate the cervix.
That said, here are some tips that will help you when in labor and feel like throwing up
- Sniffing lemon essential oil
- Drinking cold water
- Cooling yourself with a wet washcloth
- Brushing your teeth after puking
- The Positive Side of Vomiting During Labor
It’s important to remind yourself that throwing up during labor is ok and has a silver lining. Vomiting indicates that your cervix is dilating, and you’re getting close to pushing.
Pat yourself on the back because you’re doing a great job.
The Brightside of Vomiting During Labor
