Natural Births.... - Pregnancy

Kelnbub · 12-06-2008, 12:43 AM

My son is about ready to pop, any day, and I have chosen not have an epidural. I have actually chose no pain meds at all. Has anyone done a natural birth? What were your experiences? I know its going to hurt and people tell me I will give in, but I am that stubborn to prove them all wrong. But I am honestly getting a little nervous.... Any brave souls out there?

Lady T · 12-06-2008, 12:45 AM

I had my 2nd DD natural! I am not going to lie it was PAINFUL as hell and I thought I was going to die but hey I lived. It was nice NOT beling walked to the bathroom for the first 3 hours!! And being able to stand.

Loretta · 12-06-2008, 12:45 AM

I did with my first, though it was accidental

I didn't with my twins because I had complications and the risk for c-section was too high.

I can say with all certainty that it hurts like hell, but it is easily doable if you learn some simple pain management techniques and you are allowed to move around freely. Have you done any sort of birth classes/lamaze/Bradley method?

Ma*Becca · 12-06-2008, 12:46 AM

I did with my son, what hurt was the actual contractions and not him coming out! Every birth is different so your going to hear lots of stories but most likely your birth will not compare to any of them! Good luck I only had one natural after that the remaining three I had an epi

Brittany Rashel · 12-06-2008, 12:47 AM

well you're braver than I am. I'll be making sure they know as soon as I get to the hospital that I'll want an epidural. DH and I actually had a discussion where I told him that if he wanted me to go without meds then he could deliver this baby, otherwise he's going to have to get over it.

he said okay.

Kelnbub · 12-06-2008, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Loretta

I did with my first, though it was accidental

I didn't with my twins because I had complications and the risk for c-section was too high.

I can say with all certainty that it hurts like hell, but it is easily doable if you learn some simple pain management techniques and you are allowed to move around freely. Have you done any sort of birth classes/lamaze/Bradley method?

I have not been able to take classes of any sort

We have done so much moving in the past two months, all I have had time for is doc appts. I do practice on my own, breathing and focusing. I also want to be able to move around, that is one reason I don't want it. Moving around seems to help me when I am in pain.

=Mrs.AiNokeA= · 12-06-2008, 12:51 AM

I want to do that but I don't deal well with pain.

I would love to have a water birth but if I don't have that option I'm not sure what I'll choose to do.

TheBryTree · 12-06-2008, 12:53 AM

I am 100% planning on a completely natural water birth

I have no experience yet to share, and I haven't done any classes so I can't suggest anything... but you should search online looking for pain management tips during labor and delivery!

Best of luck to you

Kelnbub · 12-06-2008, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by =Mrs.AiNokeA=

I want to do that but I don't deal well with pain.

I would love to have a water birth but if I don't have that option I'm not sure what I'll choose to do.

I would love to do a water birth, I also don't have that option. I deal with pain pretty good, just not the type of pain that makes you throw up! I have had a kidney infection the past month and that was throw up pain. I do good with pain until it affects my stomach

Thank you everyone for your post, it is easing my mind, a little

mirph · 12-06-2008, 01:53 AM

I had a natural birth with my last and I'll be doing it again with this one. Honestly, the IV drugs? They do nothing for the pain. They just make you loopy.

And, FOR ME PERSONALLY, the risks with an epidural/spinal are too great. I won't have one, so I'll deal with the pain. (Unless I'm in a situation like below)

By the time you start to think you can't do it any longer, you're almost there (you're typically in transition) and it's almost over with. Good support is key here. I got aggravated because they offered me drugs, twice. I shouldn't have to come in and say I don't want anything offered to me and have to say I don't want it twice. If I change my mind, then I'll ask. And there are times when it can be helpful. If I'm not dilating and you're getting stuck, then I would consider pain relief to help "open me up" but other than that, I plan on sticking with a natural birth.

It hurts, of course it does, but it's manageable and like I said, good support is key.

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Kelnbub Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Riley Kansas Posts: 453 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 27%	Natural Births.... My son is about ready to pop, any day, and I have chosen not have an epidural. I have actually chose no pain meds at all. Has anyone done a natural birth? What were your experiences? I know its going to hurt and people tell me I will give in, but I am that stubborn to prove them all wrong. But I am honestly getting a little nervous.... Any brave souls out there? __________________ See you in a year daddy

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Ma*Becca MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 6,765 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 34%	I did with my son, what hurt was the actual contractions and not him coming out! Every birth is different so your going to hear lots of stories but most likely your birth will not compare to any of them! Good luck I only had one natural after that the remaining three I had an epi __________________ Doing my own thing

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Brittany Rashel deployment #2: 1 month down! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Me: Ft Bliss, TX / Him: Iraq Posts: 9,951 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 41%	well you're braver than I am. I'll be making sure they know as soon as I get to the hospital that I'll want an epidural. DH and I actually had a discussion where I told him that if he wanted me to go without meds then he could deliver this baby, otherwise he's going to have to get over it. he said okay. __________________ So long SOS. I've found a new home. **** YOU QPRINCESS!!!

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12-06-2008, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lady T Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,708 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 0% Longevity: 35%	I had my 2nd DD natural! I am not going to lie it was PAINFUL as hell and I thought I was going to die but hey I lived. It was nice NOT beling walked to the bathroom for the first 3 hours!! And being able to stand.

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Loretta Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,210 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 0% Longevity: 44%	I did with my first, though it was accidental I didn't with my twins because I had complications and the risk for c-section was too high. I can say with all certainty that it hurts like hell, but it is easily doable if you learn some simple pain management techniques and you are allowed to move around freely. Have you done any sort of birth classes/lamaze/Bradley method?

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TheBryTree Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: here and there Posts: 23,514 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 2% Longevity: 40%	I am 100% planning on a completely natural water birth I have no experience yet to share, and I haven't done any classes so I can't suggest anything... but you should search online looking for pain management tips during labor and delivery! Best of luck to you

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mirph Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,356 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 33%	I had a natural birth with my last and I'll be doing it again with this one. Honestly, the IV drugs? They do nothing for the pain. They just make you loopy. And, FOR ME PERSONALLY, the risks with an epidural/spinal are too great. I won't have one, so I'll deal with the pain. (Unless I'm in a situation like below) By the time you start to think you can't do it any longer, you're almost there (you're typically in transition) and it's almost over with. Good support is key here. I got aggravated because they offered me drugs, twice. I shouldn't have to come in and say I don't want anything offered to me and have to say I don't want it twice. If I change my mind, then I'll ask. And there are times when it can be helpful. If I'm not dilating and you're getting stuck, then I would consider pain relief to help "open me up" but other than that, I plan on sticking with a natural birth. It hurts, of course it does, but it's manageable and like I said, good support is key.