Fact Check: Walking till the last day of delivery leads to normal delivery, doctor said – it is a myth

Doctors advise women to walk during pregnancy. Because during these days, women’s body gets very tired and they start feeling weak. In such a situation, walking helps in increasing the energy level. It is also believed that walking increases the chances of normal delivery. On Instagram just_drrajavedkar A similar claim has been made in a reel on the account named. Let us know what the claim is and how much truth is there in it with the help of a doctor.

What is the claim?

The user has shared a reel on Instagram. It states that walking till the last day of delivery guarantees normal delivery. You can walk for 10 to 30 minutes. You should not get tired, so walk slowly. By continuously walking, the baby will slowly start moving downwards, the cervix will open quickly, which will increase the chances of normal delivery.

truth of claim

To know the truth of the claim, we spoke to Dr. Parnamita Bhattacharya, Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CMRI Kolkata. he/she has called this claim misleading. According to him/her, although walking during pregnancy increases the chances of vaginal birth, but this is not the only factor. In medical science, normal delivery depends on four factors, which are called 4 Ps.

Doctor told 4 PS funda

• Power: It reflects the strength and efficiency of uterine contractions during labor. Correct labor contractions are essential for successful vaginal delivery.
• Passenger: The birth canal should be adequately arranged for easy passage of the baby.
• Position: The position of the child plays an important role for normal delivery. Head down position of the fetus increases the chances of natural birth.
• Provider: The best medical profession plays an important role in ensuring safe and normal delivery. Whether there will be a normal delivery or not depends largely on the advice given by the doctor.

doctor’s advice

According to experts, being active during pregnancy is beneficial. Pregnant women can do exercises like prenatal yoga and stretching. It helps in improving pelvic flexibility and joint mobility. According to him/her, walking also reduces the risk of gestational diabetes. Also, by walking, complications like blood clots in legs and lungs can be avoided during pregnancy and labour.

What was the conclusion?

alert team A fact check conducted by the Ministry of Health revealed that the claim that walking till the last day of delivery leads to normal delivery is a myth. According to experts, walking is good for maintaining the health of the expectant mother, but it does not guarantee a normal delivery. For a safe and normal delivery, it is very important to pay attention to proper prenatal care and physical activity.