Pregnancy

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

MmommyJ — Wed, 30 May 2012 04:37:43 GMT

I loved having my midwife when delivering my first; so I am using her again for my second. I totally did a natural birth that was 22 hours long. I had my baby in the hospital with my midwife there and my Doula. My Doula is the one who really helped me the most and saved my husband as well. If I cried he would cry too. Labor is very hard for me, my body does not start by itself so I had to be induced. My water does not break on its own and I sat at a 7 for 2 hours before my body decided to go into transition. But I had a fantastic support system. When I wanted to just give up and be done my Midwife and Doula would suggest other things to help stay calm. I really recommend a birthing ball, and a jetted tub, they are wonderful.

Giving birth is a scary thing, especially the first time but it is amazing too and worth everything for the tiny bundle at the end. And yes the "unknown" can be scary...but work with your midwife and don't be scared/intimidated to ask lots of questions. I love that there is no taboo or uncomfortable question for a midwife. They have seen and done just about everything. Good Luck and remember you are stronger than you think, you are a woman!

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

Shonda1052 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:47:49 GMT

I had all my kids natural. It was a wonderful experience. I did it because I really wanted to know how it feel to have a baby.

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

katlyn92 — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:27:59 GMT

It's not as bad as u think. I just had my first baby and had it natural it was not as bad as everyone made it out to be. It was actually a touching experiences for me and I will diffidently have all my kids naturally

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

PediNurseJulie1 — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:13:07 GMT

Do you plan on taking any classes or reading some books? If you do, I'd love to know which ones were most helpful for you! I'm pregnant with my second and plan on skipping an epidural this time. You can do it! :-)

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

prisy00 — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:30:04 GMT

hooo God!!! i would like to hear that before!! i just had my baby 3 weeks ago and i planed to have it naturally, or having any madication if i needed, but i was in labor only 4 hours, the pitocin did a good job lol. i was already 3 cm and no pain when i got to the hospital to induse my labor because my baby head was very low. i only handle until 5cm with no madication and i was already crying (don't scare, others womens handle better that me), i thought it was going to be worse and i asked for the epidural. but now you tell me that if you get to 7cm you could be alright with the pain. ok, maybe the next time...lol.. good luck you can do it, if my grandmas and my mother did it 4 times completly naturally, now every women can do it.

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

mrsmusson17 — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:30:15 GMT

when she told me that I felt better.

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

MommyRN4 — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:21 GMT

That is so good to hear! I am sure so many moms will take comfort knowing that if they can just get to 7 cm then it won't get any worse. I am due in August and would love to try to go naturally, but it hasn't worked out that way so far! I may just give it a go now that I know I just have to get to 7 cm!

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

mrsmusson17 — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:31:21 GMT

I talked to my midwife yesterday and she told me if I can make it to 7cm then I can make it all the way. She said the pain doesn't really get worse from here, it's just a different type of pain. I'm sure You'll do great:) good luck!!

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

JennyHaywood2012 — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:23:14 GMT

I am pregnent with my first one to and nevous after seenin what my sister went though havin hers last month. i am scared.

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

MommyRN4 — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:37:04 GMT

Since your baby is due in November you will have plenty of time to get well prepared for your delivery. Good luck and congratulations!

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

Puggylab — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:33:41 GMT

Well my child wasn't exactly "natural" because I did have an epidural but by the time I had her the medicine had worn off. My doctors had me quit taking it because I could not feel contractions to begin with but by the time I had her I felt everything. I can honestly say that if you are scared of pain don't be. The contractions are the worse part and all I felt was the cramping like long cramps then short ones and then you are in such a different place in your mind that you won't feel any pain. I tore 2 layers and didn't even realize it. I was in labor 17 1/2 hours after they had me stop taking it. Plus I fractured my back in 5 different places while in labor and didn't care all you want to do is see your baby. Be strong and have your baby the way you want. Back in the day everyone did it natural

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

unicorn1975 — Sun, 06 May 2012 02:57:34 GMT

congradulations! i just like to let you know i personally had all 3 of my kids natural. i didnt have any problems with anything. i am a baby when it comes to pain but when i was in labor thing prgressed really quickly so i had no time to worry. so do your best and whatever you choose remember to enjoy the outcome of all your hard work.

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

RainBabyAugust — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:07:48 GMT

Congrats on your new baby, i tried doing a natural birth with my first but unfortunatly i did not have the help of a midwife to coach me on so i become very fustrated and couldnt stand the pain any longer. also while in labor you get really tired and thats what happen to me. i wanted to rest but couldnt because of the pain and i was extremely restless so i ended up getting the epidural. now that i am pregnant again and have a little knowledge about delivering a baby im going to try to go natural again. Good Luck! and wish me luck

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

mrsmusson17 — Sat, 05 May 2012 19:26:28 GMT

November 21st:)

Re: First pregnancy....having a natural labor.

MommyRN4 — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:23:33 GMT

Congratulations! I am so excited for you. While I didn't have a natural childbirth, I admire those that do. I have several friends that did it and they couldn't have been happier with their choice. Good luck and let us know how it goes! When are you due?