I'm going to try, but I don't think I'll be at home as long this time around....since I think I'll actually KNOW I'm in labor this time. I never say never.....
I am for as long as humanly possible. I'm going to try and labor as long as possible at home and I'll have a doula....we'll see, I'm not backing myself into a corner either way. Whatever happens, happens and I'll be fine with it as long as Charley and I are healthy and my husband makes it without passing out.
I had no drugs when I gave birth to my daughter. My son had to be induced, and the pitocin they gave me made the labor really hard, so I had some stadol during some hard labor, but when I wanted more, it was too late, so my son came with virtually no drugs as well. I'm going to try it again... 3rd time is a charm.
I am planning on natural and am going to a birth center. I wouldn't do anything to put the baby in jeopardy, but I think this is the right choice for us.
I'm not militant about it, however, and it bothers me when people (largely family) tell me that I won't be able to handle it. I have my reasons and I would love to be supported in them.
I'm all for a natural birth. It's SOOOO much better for the baby - and that's what this is all about. Not me. Those drugs knock you out - consider what they do to a being so much smaller. From everything I've read and heard so far, not having the drugs means both you and baby will be more alert, ready for breast-feeding and ready to bond. Plus, by actually being able to feel the lower half of your body during labor, you can incorporate techniques that make labor less painful, like squatting, using birth balls, and water tubs.I'm not saying I'm sure I won't have my doubts midway through labor, but I know what I want and what I'm going to stick to.
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I had no drugs when I gave birth to my daughter. My son had to be induced, and the pitocin they gave me made the labor really hard, so I had some stadol during some hard labor, but when I wanted more, it was too late, so my son came with virtually no drugs as well. I'm going to try it again... 3rd time is a charm.
I am planning on natural and am going to a birth center. I wouldn't do anything to put the baby in jeopardy, but I think this is the right choice for us.
I'm not militant about it, however, and it bothers me when people (largely family) tell me that I won't be able to handle it. I have my reasons and I would love to be supported in them.
I really want to do a natural birth. I figure, if my mom could do it, why can't I? haha