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What Would You Prefer, Epidural Or Natural Childbirth?
I’m not pregnant, but maybe I soon will be, and I just want to make up a choice already and not wait til’ I am finally pregnant. So what would you prefer, I would hate the pain, but I don’t want to be all selfish and drug up my child. Maybe even feel what I … Continue reading
Have You Done A Natural Childbirth And A Childbirth With Meds And Interventions? How Would You Compare The Two
My first was 100% natural. It hurt but i was quiet and calm through the whole thing.My second was 10 times worse, so I had gas and pethedine, and it was still worse than the natural one. They shut the labour ward doors becauseIi was screaming so loud! I could not believe the difference in pain … Continue reading
The Question Is: What Can I Do To Prepare Myself For Natural Childbirth–mentally And Physically.?
I am 21 wks pregnant with my 1st child, and the (obvious) issue on my mind is childbirth. I really would ideally like to have a natural childbirth. It seems like every time I mention this to someone they roll their eyes and laugh at me while offering a snide remark about how I will … Continue reading
Epidural Vs. Natural Childbirth?
This is my first baby, I’m 21, and I’m scared to death. I’m around 18 weeks right now, and although I have my moments when I’m excited and can’t wait another part of me just wants to put the breaks on. Pregnancy isn’t what scares me, and caring for a child doesn’t frighten me at … Continue reading
Natural Childbirth Question :(?
First off, just want to let you all know where I live in Mexico there is none of these childbirth classes and hardly any doctors who want to give epidurals so Im pretty much going to have a natural birth even though I dont want to. I just finally found a Dr who will let … Continue reading
Want To Have A Natural Childbirth, But Can’t Get The Doctor To Listen?
I decided early on in my pregnancy that I wanted to have a natural childbirth. If I can avoid pain medication, labor inducing drugs, etc I want to do so. I have a general distrust of doctors, hospitals and medical equipment and that’s part of it, but I also want to be a part of … Continue reading
Epidural Vs Natural Childbirth?
Ok, I do have a high tolerance for pain but why would I want to be in that pain when there is medicine that I can take? My best friend is at the hospital right now (this is March 6th), she is going to give birth to her first child. She is determine to have … Continue reading
Natural Childbirth…. *fingers Crossed!*?
I 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 … Continue reading
Epidural Or Natural Childbirth?
this is my first pregnancy. im 4 months pregnant and trying to decide whether i want an epidural or if i want to go natural during childbirth. im kinda thinking about having and epidural on standby so if i need its there, but still want some opinions of women who have actually experienced the pain … Continue reading
Why Does It Seem Doctor’s And Hospitals Are Against Natural Childbirth?
I am just curious why it seems that *most* doctors and hospitals are not supportive of women who want natural childbirth…as in drug and intervention free (no epidural, no ivs, no being strapped down). It seems like everyone I’ve talked to in the medical profession just roll their eyes when I talk about wanting to … Continue reading