Change of heart

edavenport86

Before I even got pregnant, and then throughout my first trimester, I was dead set on getting an epidural. My significant other isn't crazy about the idea, but is behind my decision about the birth all the way. Lately however, well, pretty much since I entered my 2nd trimester (which was a couple of weeks ago) I'm leaning more and more toward a natural birth. Idk if it's the fact that I am absolutely terrified of needles (it's pathetic I know) or realizing that giving birth is something that our bodies just know how to do, and can handle it. I completely understand though, that things can happen, and plans change, but for now, I'm leaning towards a natural birth, and just see how things go from there

cheesecakerunner

Nothing wrong with that! I first set our on the path to natural birth waaay before getting pregnant. I was watching an epidural on an episode of TLC Baby Story and knew my fear of needles would not jive with that. I started reading about natural birth and my convictions grew.

I'd suggest you educate yourself on your options and ways to manage pain. I am stubborn, but dont think a fear of needles alone could have helped me have the awesome birth that I did. Bradley Method classes were amazing!

kdemo303

There's no reason not to try!

edavenport86

exactly, that was what I was thinking, I'm such a go with the flow person anyways

ssemovsk

edavenport86:

Before I even got pregnant, and then throughout my first trimester, I was dead set on getting an epidural. My significant other isn't crazy about the idea, but is behind my decision about the birth all the way. Lately however, well, pretty much since I entered my 2nd trimester (which was a couple of weeks ago) I'm leaning more and more toward a natural birth. Idk if it's the fact that I am absolutely terrified of needles (it's pathetic I know) or realizing that giving birth is something that our bodies just know how to do, and can handle it. I completely understand though, that things can happen, and plans change, but for now, I'm leaning towards a natural birth, and just see how things go from there

 

This was my story exactly. I am due anyday now and am still deadset on natural birth. But if it doesnt happen, i wont make myself feel guilty. I just feel like there are too many risks involved with the epi and realistically i want to know when i have to push - i dont want to rely on someone to tell me. No one wants to go through pain but i think its doable - women did it for thousands of years. I think mind over matter and not having fear about labor have helped me stick to my decision of a natural birth. I will post my birth story on here (natural or not) once LO arrives (hopefully soon!)