2nd child - 1st natural birth

MommyKristin88 · March 2013

I had my daughter in May of 2009. I 100% intended to have a natural birth, but it didn't happen. I ended up getting an epidural at 6 cm.

This time I am due August 2013 and do not want an epidural again. I have a lot more support this time, and I know why I had so much trouble laboring before (I was induced with pitocin and my water was broken by the doctor immediately after starting the IV. Contractions came on hard and fast; no building up of pain. Additionally, staying in the bed was uncomfortable, but I wasn't allowed out).

I am mostly looking for info about the Bradley Method, but all help is appreciated. Should I get a book about the Bradley Method (if so, which one), or would it be better for my SO to take a class? I can't afford a doula, so my SO is my coach. I want us to be more prepared than last time.

Any advice?

tokenhoser · March 2013

RE: doula costs, student doulas will work for free. If that's something you're interested in, it might be a good option.

For books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Childbirth-Bradley-Way-Revised/dp/0452276594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=13

MommyKristin88 · March 2013

tokenhoser:

RE: doula costs, student doulas will work for free. If that's something you're interested in, it might be a goo

aylafsu88 · March 2013

We did the Bradley classes and loved them. They were great at educating H on child birth and teaching him how to be a great coach. That was really important because he is not the type to sit down and read a bunch of birthing books. IMO

Jellyfish42 · March 2013

MommyKristin88:
tokenh

Jami90 · March 2013

My situation was similar to yours. Despite my plan to go drug-free, I had an epidural with my oldest. I had an ob, little support and didn't have the knowledge. With my younger son, 7 years later, I had a midwife and I was determined to go withou

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