Natural childbirth…. *fingers crossed!*?
ByI am due with my first baby in two days and am beginning to feel nervous about my decision to have a natural childbirth…. I want so badly to be able to accomplish one without an epidural (so many horror stories)…. has anyone else had a natural childbirth and know of any great ways to handle pain? I was going to take Lamaze classes but was told by my best friend that a lot of people take them and completely forget what they learned once they get into labor….
any encouragement would be appreciated…. i am freaked oooout =O
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February 15th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
The best thing you can do is relax and not panic
Labor is different for every single woman and no one can predict what yours will be like. Go in open minded and knowing that pain meds are available if you need them, and you havent failed by asking for them. The most important thing is that you and your baby have a happy healthy delivery regardless of what kind it is 
Good Luck!
February 15th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I am going natural too, and very nervous as well!!
But my friend just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last night, and she went natural,she called me today,and told me the whole time she just kept telling herself it would not last forever,and she was doing it for her baby,and it got her threw it, so I’m going to try reminding myself of the same things!
Good luck!!
February 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I had natural childbirth and I thought it was fine. I stayed relax and calm and talk to my mother and different people on the phone. If I have another kid I will go back and have it natural as well. Just be relax don’t think about it because it doesn’t hurt, and let nature take its course. You will just be a little discomfort that’s all. Just relax and stay calm , play games or talk to different people. And you will be fine, good luck.
February 15th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
i had an epi and let it wear off towards the end- it did more harm than good- it took me 19 hours to dilate 4 cm ( i walked in at 6cm) i know if i had been able to walk around i would have gone much faster as i was before i got it- pretend it doesnt exist- when a woman has an epi the babies are usually much more tired and harder to nurse- i could feel everything by the end and the pain was worth it- my friend just gave birth to her 3rd natural and she said it was worth it
February 15th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Really everythings going to be fine. When i said i was going to have my child naturally EVERYONE was like- your only saying that b/c u’ve never been in labor before! wow- i started to feel like i had to just to prove everyone wrong.
did i mention im 20- so people really thought i was some young i know it all girl.
natural labor is very difficult- but just remember people have been doing it for HUNDREDS of years. when there were no hospitals or epidurals or anything to jsut take the edge off! YOU CAN DO IT! Just have good support it can be family, friends, the baby father, or all of the above. dont be afraid to make yourself comfortable~ your labor is about you! if you want to be naked go ahead, if you want to scream go for it, if you want to make everyone go away, dont feel bad about it!
I tried having a water birth and the tub was very helpful for the pain. now heres my fav. advice someone gave me… (dont b afraid)… just when you feel like you’ve given everything you can, when you feel like its never going to end and you cant bare it any more… thats when it will be over. and its true. jsut remind yourself that in a day it will all be a memory- one you can proudly look back on.
But most importantly, if you do change your mind during labor. Dont feel guilty. you havent failed at anyting, just enjoy your new little baby! CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK! remember you are a strong woman!
February 15th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I had my 2 children natural. My son was 8 lbs. 7 oz and my daughter was 9 lbs 3 oz. Just focus on breathing. Do NOT hold your breath. Be sure to have who and what you want with you. Listen to the Doctor and nurses. This is what they do all day every day.
Please do NOT be a martyr or feel like a failure if you need “something”. If the Doc decides that too much stress is being placed on the baby due to your pain, take the epidural. Remember that the baby is most important.
Good Luck!!