Preparing for Childbirth Naturally: What to Expect & Do

You’ve marked the due date, packed your hospital bag, and read every WhatsApp forward from your mom group.
But as labour day inches closer, the big question comes in—“Am I really ready for a natural birth?”

The truth is, your body already knows what to do.
But a little preparation—physically, mentally, and emotionally—can help you walk into that delivery room with more confidence than fear.

 What Happens During Natural Birth?

Natural birth or vaginal delivery involves three main stages:

1. Labour and contractions (your body’s way of opening up the cervix)
2. Delivery of the baby through the birth canal
3. Delivery of the placenta

Sounds simple on paper, but it’s a powerful and intense journey.
Every contraction brings your baby closer.
Every breath you take helps your body do what it’s built for.

How Can You Prepare?

1. Movement is Magic:
Prenatal yoga, walking, and gentle stretches help open up your pelvis and keep your body strong.

2. Learn to Breathe:
Practice deep breathing to stay calm during contractions. It also helps manage pain naturally.

3. Eat & Rest Well:
Balanced Indian meals (like dal, spinach, ragi, fruits, and dry fruits) fuel your body for labour.
And yes, sleep when you can—your body needs that energy.

4. Talk to Your Doctor:
Know your options. Understand pain relief choices, episiotomy, or what happens if labour slows down.

5. Pack Comfort:
Loose cotton clothes, nursing bras, pads, water bottle, a playlist—comfort matters more than we realize.

Putchi is With You Every Step of the Way

Labour is raw, powerful, and real. So is you.
At Putchi, we create maternity wear and postpartum essentials with your comfort in mind.
Our stretchy maternity joggers, feeding-friendly tops, and high-waist underwear are made for movement, rest, and recovery.

Because whether you’re breathing through a contraction or holding your baby for the first time,
you deserve softness, ease, and support.

Natural birth isn’t about being brave.
It’s about being ready in your own way.
And you already are, mama.

Putchi sees your strength—from bump to baby and beyond.