Natural Vaginal Childbirth, what do you think makes the difference?
ByFor those of you who have had 100% “Natural” childbirth (Meaning no interventions or any drugs what so ever, with the exception of hebal remedies) what do you think improved your chances of sucess???
I had a c/s with my first (supposed CPD) but really it was due to a failed induction. I had a Natural Homebirth After Cesarean HBAC, with my second…
For me I think it was a combo of mind-set, knowledge and being at home.
I am trying to compile info for my sister-in-law who would like a natural birth with her first.
Thanks.
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3 Comments
April 18th, 2010 at 2:09 am
I had three natural births. I didn’t gain more then the recommended amount of weight and stayed active. C-section or need for pain meds never crossed my mind! With my first my water broke and I couldn’t even feel the contractions. By the time it hurt enough to want pain meds (with all 3) it was too late and I was ready to push, lol. A big thing is good hydration and relaxation. If you are tense or dehydrated your muscles tense a lot more and hurt a hundred times worse. Inducement really increases the risk of c-sections, I wouldn’t recommend her having an induction unless she was two weeks over due and the placenta was shutting down. So many doctors like to schedule a baby to come at 39 weeks for convenience, I don’t really agree with that.
April 18th, 2010 at 2:47 am
Staying at home longer is your best bet and being healthy. Also having a few copies of a birth plan.
April 18th, 2010 at 3:38 am
The decision of where to give birth can make a big difference on how successful the process and outcome will be. The overall well being of the mother and her child is affected by how well the birth process is organized. This website has some good and honest info about natural childbirth compared to other options. Check it out!