The Baby Bump -- Twins and Triplets Edition by Carley Roney

Author:Carley Roney
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781452120171
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

in your head

“If I fall, will it hurt the babies?”

The combo of a shifting center of balance and ligament-loosening hormones swimming around can definitely make you clumsy. First off, you can prevent falls by wearing comfortable shoes with nonskid soles (this is NOT the time for 4-inch heels), holding on to railings on the stairs, avoiding slick surfaces, and being extra-careful in general. If you do happen to suffer a fall, don’t panic. Your babies are very well padded in their fluid-filled home, and aren’t likely to be hurt at all. Do call your OB, though—she might want to check out the babies’ heartbeats, just to make sure all is well.

“I just realized that these babies actually have to come OUT. I’m starting to panic!”

First, know that it’s completely normal to be nervous. If you start feeling overwhelmed, it might help to think of all the women throughout history who gave birth before you (and how many didn’t enjoy the luxury of a hospital room and an OB!). Every single person in the world was born, and most of them came out of a vagina. That means there is a darn good chance you’ll get through this just fine. If that rationale doesn’t calm you, try finding something that does, like yoga, meditation, talking it out with a trusted friend, or reading about other moms’ experiences.

“Be honest—what exactly will a vaginal birth do to my vagina?”

Yes, pushing human beings out of such a small opening is scary to every one of us. Don’t freak, though. Your body is amazing, and it’s made to go through this. Here’s the real-life scoop on what your vagina is in for. (If you don’t want to know, don’t read on.)

Will your vagina be exactly the same as it was before? No—probably not. Most couples report some degree of noticeable change … but they also tend to say it isn’t so bad. Your vagina will do some serious stretching as the babies slides out, and you will be swollen and bruised for a while. As you recover during the next couple of weeks, your vagina will gradually shrink back down (though maybe not all the way). To help regain muscle tone and tighten things up, keep up your Kegels, especially in the weeks following delivery. These exercises will also help to keep you from leaking urine after you deliver (pretty common after the stresses of childbirth) as well as after menopause.

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