Some hospitals have no anesthesiologist and no ability to get an epidural.
Thoughts and opinions welcome , I want a natural birth as well, but it also scares me if I’m too late to ask for an epidural. Not everyone feels it though. I had an epidural with my first. To help make your birthing experience a beautiful one, we tell you what you need to know when it comes to choosing between a natural birth or using an epidural. I see a lot of stuff about hypnobirthing & pain level being controlled by your mind. i was out and about the next wk. How do you want to care for your baby immediately after birth. According to the Office of Women’s Health, these are just a few of the factors that doctors and midwives take into account to make a recommendation: What sort of delivery experience does your insurance cover? If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Actually, I had just assumed I would get the epidural but now that I've done more research about the downsides want to try for an unmedicated birth and am also doing a hypnobirthing course. I did Hypnobirthing which I like to think of as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for birth, just teaches some meditation and helps you think about it in a less dramatic way which cuts down on stress hormones which actually decreases pain. ❤️.
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I'm 10 weeks tomorrow expecting my 3rd but our 1st. If it helps my Dr said dont worry whether I want an epidural or not.
I have been looking into natural and hypnobirthing.
That being said I wish I hadn’t gotten it at that point because I think I was at the point of pushing and just didn’t know it and my labor was delayed like 6hrs after I got the epidural. How do you choose between an epidural or natural birth?
Plus the epidural gave me horrible full body shakes for hours so I couldn’t even really rest when I had it. You can always try todo it natural.
This is my 3rd gave birth on May 18th. I’ll be seeing how long I can go natural and I’ll tap out when I can’t take it anymore, just like I did last time. An epidural is a blend of medications administered to laboring women for numbing and dulling pain. He thinks an epidural is toxic to our baby. Don’t worry, though! Epidural vs Natural Birth Shanilovely So I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl May 14th. they’re both awesome.
even tho, i know i needed to heal internally, i felt good. Outside of those parameters, it is largely due to personal preference. Nearly 99 percent of women experience satisfactory pain relief after receiving an epidural. Wasn’t terrible at first but within an hour they were intense and I started thinking about an epidural but didn’t want to but didn’t want to take it too early.
It’s really so much better to go without it. I really want to try natural birth, however I’m scared I won’t be able to handle it. You can definitely do this momma!
because the doctor said if I get pregnant in the future it would be risky if I gave birth vaginally and all my babies would need to be delivered by c-section. The class I did was great.
That If your mind says it can’t handle it then it doesn’t..
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I also keep watching positive birth videos.
so, i was sleep deprived, in pain (i was having back labor), and overall just exhausted.
I'm 10 weeks tomorrow expecting my 3rd but our 1st.
With my second I wanted to go natural but was open to the possibility of epidural. I’m a FTM and 29w. He’s also anti-vax we’ve been butting heads on a lot of these kinds of topics. After receiving an epidural, you may experience some of the following side effects: While these side effects may be uncomfortable or unpleasant, they are not considered harmful and should subside after the anesthesia used leaves your system.
We want to know which you are planning on choosing or what your experience was like with either an epidural or natural birth.
You also do not want to wait too long. Are you sure you want to delete your comment? My friends said they were up walking by themselves the next day.
It can be a complicated question and one only you can answer. Are you sure you want to delete your comment? Good luck! I was growling at that point. In your opinion, which is worse contractions, pushing or both as bad as each other? I had my first birth natural. Around midnight, I realized I had... FTM here All along I have been convinced that I will have an epidural during delivery but now I’m not so sure.
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This time I’m thinking of not doing the epidural based on all that and the fact that I made it to 10cm on my own (all of that was at home). Just so you know, What to Expect may make commissions on shopping links on this page. I told myself my body was made for this, and it was. Caitlin Goodwin MSN, RN, CNM is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, clinical instructor and educator.
It is essential that a women is able to sit still in order to receive the epidural, so if pushing has commenced, your body may be too unsteady to get an epidural safely. Are birth center or at-home birth services an option in your area? reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts.
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While some preliminary research supports a link between the anesthesia in an epidural and autism in a baby, there is no known true and proven link between the two (14).
I had an epidural my first baby and it went so smoothly!!!
:). You will still be able to push after an epidural. Create an account or log in to participate.
My plan was try natural and if it felt like it was getting traumatic (it never did) I’d get the epidural. We believe all mothers should feel comfortable with their birth plan and remember that all birth plans look different. Anyone going with a mid wife ? During a natural birth, you will experience a lot of physical, emotional, and mental stress.
He’s also anti-vax we’ve been butting heads on a lot of these kinds of topics. only thing was I couldn't pee lol my bladder was numb numb. You can learn many different techniques before labor begins so you have an arsenal of things to try once your labor pains hit.
Then again an epidural sounds TERRIFYING I didn’t realize it went into the spine.
Or what was your recovery time after natural birth ?
with my second I was on the highest dose of pitocin so the contractions were intense but they don’t last forever. My husband and I took an awesome birthing class. If the anesthesiologist does their job right, you’ll never see what goes into your back.
This action cannot be undone. It was magical. How would you like to be dressed? Ultimately it is up to you. Hopefully, for this one too, I'll go natural/no meds again.
Take a birthing class if you can and learn some different ways you can help the pain and help prepare your body for labor. However, a woman does not have to have an epidural to give birth. It's a bit hippy but it's a great resource.
It was a long labor and I believe the epidural may have slowed things down for me but I was able to rest til it was time to push.
People will tell you it's impossible to labour without and I believe if you want a natural birth you can do it. I would love to hear what others are planning to do and if any experienced moms have gone natural, please share your experience! We will get to those next.
An epidural allows a laboring mom to get the rest she needs to push effectively when delivering vaginally. I had this concern as a FTM too but after 7 hours of labor I wAs begging for the epidural.
I pushed for total of 5 hours...I know.. 5 hours!
If your doc is willing to do that then I don’t think you have to worry too much about wanting it and it being too late. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use.
However, if something goes wrong during labor or an unexpected complication occurs, you may be panicked trying to get to the hospital for help (18). That is why you must ensure a skilled professional will monitor your baby’s health throughout your pregnancy and labor. As for back pain, Ive never had any due to that. I was praying for mercy the entire time.
If you don’t feel a strong urge to push, many clinicians will allow you to “labor down”.
I know this is a hot topic, but I would like to hear from women who have had experience with natural births. Same. Your story inspired me I'm going to try really hard not to get the epidural next time plus walk a lot to make sure baby is in the correct position for labor, that’s awesome you were able to get moving so fast. This action cannot be undone.
We'll see.
We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I never thought that it couldn’t happen I just made up my mind that’s what I wanted and that’s what I was doing.
You aren’t being hypnotized but more relaxing your mind in the midst of pain!
Is placing the baby on your or your partner’s chest in immediate skin-to-skin important to you? Epidural vs. natural birth. There are many benefits to a natural birth experience, but it can definitely be daunting, especially if you are preparing for your first child. These are all questions mothers ask when considering a birth plan. My first pregnancy I was induced early because of severe preeclampsia and don't remember a thing because of the meds they gave me.
I still walk with a small limb due to stitches, have lower back pain when I do too much around the house, still bleeding a tiny bit but other then that I'm good ! The last thing you want to be worrying about is your baby’s health. However, because you will have lost a lot of sensation in the lower half of your body, it may become more difficult for you to know when the right time to push is. Epidural Vs Natural Birth Please Share Your experience. Their cervical dilation will often increase once they are able to rest.
So I felt everything and it was hell. This time around I would really like to try and go natural/no pain meds. In recent years, we have seen the reemergence of natural births in hospitals and homes. Editor's Note: Caitlin Goodwin, MSN, RN, CNM Other Options If you would like to minimize the pain of labor but avoid.
Some are scared of natural childbirth, and others like me, are scared of natural childbirth.
I plan on the same thing with this one, try without epidural and see what happens.
Anyone go through a... Fun List: Things that truly DO NOT matter! I shook uncontrollably and my entire body went numb and faint it was horrendous!
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