First pregnancy, in my last month-- not worried about parenthood at all... ONLY worried about the delivery. Makes me nervous knowing that I have NO idea what all is going to happen.
Would love some words of comfort from mom's who've already been through the process-- or even other women who this is their first baby, would love to hear how you are coping with delivery fears.
Thanks, ladies!
Re: Words to ease my worries?
First, check out the website birthwithoutfear.com - it's pretty amazing.
Second, read up on childbirth, the stages of labor, what happens to you during labor, what happens to you and baby after delivery, and all of your options for medications/pr
Mine went so different!! I wanted a natural birth but I ended up being induced due to the cord be
DD2 8.22.13
MMC 1.4.17 at 16w
Expecting #3, EDD 1.29.18
FTM as well. I am still nervous about delivery but I've been reading some books (bradley method) and listening to a hypnobirthing CD. The CD is aimed at helping mums relax and prepare for labour whether you opt for birthing centre or hospital del
To me, I look at labor and delivery as an experience that not everyone gets to experience. It is an experience that will not last forever, and once it's over it is over (and when it's over, I found it to be the most AMAZING feeling in the world!!
always remember in that moment you think " i cant do this" your body was built for this. and you have no other way. its normal to feel that way, and especially if you are a planner, this is the one thing most people have zero control over. but woman do
I've only read a few of the posts above, but they sounded right on the money. Take it from someone who gave birth four days ago and who used to dread (DREAD) going for PAP tests or bloodwork (seriously, I used to almost pass out, even when I was
FTM and have the opposite worries. Labor is one day (ok maybe two in some cases) but being a mom is forever. We have sooo much technology and medicine and i dont know about your hospital, but mine looks like a suite out of a 5 star hotel. Sure, that gl
FTM here, too!
I was terrified, as well, especially after hearing I am most likely going to have to have a natural birth due to my back condition... but I couldn't be more excited! Sure I have my fears... pain, nausea, exhaustion, will I be able
Sometimes I feel like "Oh my g