Natural vs. Epidural: Myself
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Natural Childbirth
Asked by S.S. from New York
on May 15, 2012
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I am PG with my 3rd child and due in 3 weeks. For both my other 2 PG's I went into the hospital with full intend to have an epidural. I really would like to try natura...
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- My first I had an epidural. About 10 hours of labor - about 7 of it hard - and appreciated the absence of pain. My body felt like it had been hit by a truck, but th...
- Here's my labor story (The short version): At 5:30 am I woke up and realized that my water "broke". I called my hospital and they gave me some of the scariest news ev...
- Fear causes pain. Childbirth doesn't actually hurt that much, if you are relaxed and in the right frame of mind. If you can, watch lots of clips of women giving birth...
The Epidural
Asked by T.M. from Cheyenne
on December 8, 2006
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Hi I am having problems explaining to my soon to be husband that the epidural is not that bad i have had it once before with my first child and i would like to have it...
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- I'm confused, who is going through labor & delivery ?? you or your hsband. I have been through 2 pregnacies: one single birth and one having twins, I have had no prob...
- I have REALLY BIIG issues when it comes to what others have to say about what one can and can not do when it comes to your own body. I think that as a couple you can ...
- I would say to you to try going the natural way as much as you are able to and if he gets to be too much for you, then get the epidural. I have heard of some cases wh...
Epidural or No Epidural?
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on March 6, 2010
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Hello mamas,
I'm now pregnant with my second daughter and due in less than a week. With my first, I gave birth the old fashion way, with no pain-killers. My labor i...
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- HI R., 3.5 hrs is a long time to push you must have been exhausted and forceps aren't the easiest to get over... but usually the second one is much easier as the firs...
- I had to be induced with my first and I went from no contractions to major contractions and I wasn't quite prepared for the pain. I chose to have an epidural. Shortly ...
- I had an epidural, and yes -- basically I just laid in the bed until I was fully dilated and it was time to push. (I ended up with a C-section because my son wouldn't ...
What's the Deal with Natural Childbirth ?
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on May 4, 2010
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I'll be 33 weeks this week, and as the day gets closer I have more and more people ask me if I'm going to do it natural . To me, I don't understand the big deal. Does ...
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- People can be stupid, arrogant and opinionated. Childbirth hurts. You do what you feel/know is right for you. God Bless and may you have a healthy baby. (And an...
- i see you have gotten alot of responces. as you can tell, each of us mothers has an oppinion on this. well i am going to give my story too. :-) withmy son i was induce...
- I didn't get it either. Do what you want - it's going to be an incredible experience either way!!
All Natural Childbirth
Asked by I.*. from Columbus
on February 9, 2011
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I have three kids and one of the way. I had epidurals with all three of my kids. One of the epidurals didn't take and only my right leg was numb so I push my 8.12 lbs ...
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- I loved my bradley method birth class. These are 12 week classes so go ahead and look around if you want to go this route. I had a waterbirth with my son and it was ...
- One of mine was an epidural. One was a natural, land birth. Two of mine were water births (still in the hospital). If I had to choose which one gave me the best exp...
- Check out the "Hypnobabies" Home course. I used it, primarily so I could get to the hospital an hour from home in labor, but it worked so well that I was 8+cm on arri...
Induction & Natural Childbirth Questions
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on May 21, 2010
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I had my 38 1/2 week check-up yesterday and my doctor mentioned induction since I am still not dilated or effaced at all. I REALLY want a natural childbirth with no in...
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- I was induced with my son at 42 wks (I fought my doctor, he wanted to induce at 40wks, I think 38 is too early, but ask him if he has a reason or if he's just bringing...
- I had to be induced with both of my children and because I dilated to fast was not given an epidural. If I had to do it again I would say hook me up to the epidural a...
- You've gotten a lot of good responses. One issue is this: stories are great, but they are not your story; statistics are helpful, but whatever happens to you happened...
Pushing with Epidural
Asked by S.R. from San Diego
on May 15, 2010
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I was hoping for a completely intervention free birth but because of a higher risk of bleeding, my ob is insisting that I be on an epidural in case they need to go qui...
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- I had epidurals with both of mine and with both I was the one that told the nurse when I needed to push. I don't know what purple pushing is. You can't move into oth...
- You'll be surprised. I know it doesn't happen with everyone, but most of the people I've ever talked to that had epidurals, including myself, knew when it was time to ...
- I wouldn't worry about the epidural one bit. I can't imagine you push any differently because you're doing exactly the same job; it's just without pain. I could still ...
Scared About Childbirth
Asked by H.O. from Miami
on October 7, 2008
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My husband and I just completed a 1 day childbirth class over the weekend at the hopital we are delivering. The class really didn't focus much on the breathing techniq...
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- It is so nice to hear that you want to prepare yourself. I highly reccomend Hynobirthing - Vivian Keeler teaches a great Hypnobirthing class at the Hollywood Birth Ce...
- Visit www.Personalchildbirthtrainer.com !!
- Hi H.! You will be just fine. And just remember...it is only one day of your life...for a lifetime of love! My husband and I took a hypnobirthing class. I don't th...
Anyone Experience Natural Childbirth?
Asked by M.M. from Kansas City
on July 22, 2008
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If all goes well, I am hoping to have a natural childbirth this fall. I have a doula who I love to work with me on pain management. Just wanted to see if anyone out th...
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- I have--and it wasn't as good an experience as I'd hoped. I really wanted to go naturally because I wanted more control over the process. I wanted to move around, kne...
- M.... good for you for trying for one of the most natural processes in the world! I went through natural child birth... that ended up in a c-section.... no fears pl...
- Oh, I've done it four times now. The thing that is important for me to remember is that I manage the pain beautifully throughout labor, then reach a point where I sud...
Question About Childbirth
Asked by D.H. from Boston
on October 10, 2008
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I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on Newton Wellesley Hospital and The Womens Helaht Associate's. I delivered my first son at MGH and was overall hap...
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- I don't know much about the midwives at Newton Wellsley, but if you are looking for a natural birth, I very very highly recommend finding a doula to support you at the...
- I actually know one of the midwives in that practice and she is wonderful (Valaree Hemighaus). If you want another option to weight, consider the Cambridge Health Alli...
- Hi D., I delivered at Newton Wellesley Hospital and I live in Windham Nh. I am not sure if it was Women's Health Associates of not though. I was extremely pleased a...
