First time moms .... L&D question.

lilitaliangirl · January 2010

What is your biggest fear about the entire labor and delivery process?

Mine is being in labor for MANY hours and then needing a c-section. Also, a small part of me has a fear of pooing on the table.

carney09 · January 2010

Being paralyzed by the epidural. I know, crazy thought and such a long shot...but you never know.

frostnoel · January 2010

I was afraid of pooing on the table but forgot about it when I was pushing.

VTPurity · January 2010

I have a fear of either heading to the hospital too late or getting there early and being told to go back home. I am not really sure why this is a fear but it is.

I also fear the thought of being induced. Again not really sure why, but I really want to go into labor when the baby is ready and not a minute sooner.

nlvaden · January 2010

Recovery from a c/s if I should need one.

jksweets · January 2010

lilitaliangirl:

What is your biggest fear about the entire labor and delivery process?

Mine is being in labor for MANY hours and then needing a c-section. Also, a small part of me has a fear of pooing on the table.

I had a birth class last night and the instructor made all the DH's raise their hands and promise that they wouldn't tell the moms if they pooped on the table. Thought it was kinda funny! I guess some guys are real idiots and have said some stupid stuff over the years that she's overheard!

ibis · January 2010

Definitely emergency c/s, especially if I make it to the very end of a natural labor.

Second biggest fear at this point - as I near my due date - is a pitocin induction.

lenaerickson · January 2010

I would say mine is the pooping too! Not that we will really care if we poop or not, but I talked to my mom about it and she said that when she had me, she didn't get the thing that cleared out the colon. All she was thinking about was pooping on the doctors face and not pushing the baby out. I would probably laugh if I pooped on my docs face, it would totally be worth it! LOL!

ibis · January 2010

jksweets:

I had a birth class last night and the instructor made all the DH's raise their hands and promise that they wouldn't tell the moms if they pooped on the table. Thought it was kinda funny! I guess some guys are real idiots and have said some stupid stuff over the years that she's overheard!

Our birth instructor told the dads the same thing.

bonnin507 · January 2010

emergency c-sect but I guess I'll do whatever is best for LO

rcausey · January 2010

Just out of curiousity...why are people scared of c/s? I'm not trying to be ugly with that question, I'm just curious as to what everyone's thoughts are on the whole thing. Its funny that most of y'all said that your fears are induction and c/s and I had both. My first was induced and then I ended up having an emergency c/s. It didn't bother me at all. In fact, I was more scared of a vaginal delivery than a c/s. Anyway, I have a lot of friend who really don't want a c/s and I was just wondering what about it creates the fear.

Anna&Matt · January 2010

Something happening to the baby or me. After that our bring awake for our c/s is freaking me out.

plascenciafamily · January 2010

tearing. OMG. tearing is vey much my #1 worry!!!

ibis · January 2010

rcausey:
Just out of curiousity...why are people scared of c/s? I'm not trying to be ugly with that question, I'm just curious as to what everyone's thoughts are on the whole thing. Its funny that most of y'all said that your fears are induction and c/s and I had both. My first was induced and then I ended up having an emergency c/s. It didn't bother me at all. In fact, I was more scared of a vaginal delivery than a c/s. Anyway, I have a lot of friend who really don't want a c/s and I was just wondering what about it creates the fear.

Because it's surgery? That seems like reason enough to me.

lilitaliangirl · January 2010

rcausey:

Just out of curiousity...why are people scared of c/s? I'm not trying to be ugly with that question, I'm just curious as to what everyone's thoughts are on the whole thing. Its funny that most of y'all said that your fears are induction and c/s and I had both. My first was induced and then I ended up having an emergency c/s. It didn't bother me at all. In fact, I was more scared of a vaginal delivery than a c/s. Anyway, I have a lot of friend who really don't want a c/s and I was just wondering what about it creates the fear.

My fear isn't neccessarily the c-section itself. I'm more afraid that I will be pushing and pushing but, end up needing a c-section. I think I feel like it's more or less a "failure" on my part if I can't do it on my own.. I know that sounds silly.

mrs.oz · January 2010

My biggest fear is that the doctor in my practice that I loathe will be on call when I go into labor. I don't even want to look at the man, let alone let him deliver my child.

aocain02@yahoo.com · January 2010

Mine is not being able to handle the pain and needing an epidural. I am terrified of a needle going in my back.

littledub · January 2010

Tearing! ...and pooping.

Mrs. Braxton · January 2010

My biggest fear is definitely having to have a c-section. Although, to be honest, the whole process kinda freaks me out. I have been fortunate enough to never really have any illness or any reason to end up in a hospital so other than visits to family members, I've never been. I've never had an IV or anything. Prior to this pregnancy I have never even had blood drawn. I'm not really afrail...just a little anxious I guess, because I have absolutely no idea whats going to happen.

knedell · January 2010

I think my biggest fear (at this point) is not going into labor naturally and being forced to induce. And then that the pitocin contractions will be too much for me and that everything will snowball into a c section. Aside from this is that I will tear badly and have a rough recovery in that sense.

For the girl who asked why everyone is terrified of c sections - it is MAJOR surgery. Recovery from a c is so much longer, harder and more painful than from an average vaginal delivery, you cant drive for weeks after or lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk.

sidewalk_angel · January 2010

I have a silly fear of not being able to eat anything for a long period of time. I seriously turn in to a monster without any food.

hterry85 · January 2010

littledub:
Tearing! ...and pooping.

This! Except in the opposite order

mrsmegs06 · January 2010

The epi not working.

Jennicap · January 2010

My biggest fear is having interventions

amynicoletta · January 2010

Getting a C-section, things being out of my control and I just had a dream last night that the hospital wouldn't take our insurance and I had to fight with the receptionist - hahah!!!!

Jennicap · January 2010

ibis:
rcausey:

Just out of curiousity...why are people scared of c/s? I'm not trying to be ugly with that question, I'm just curious as to what everyone's thoughts are on the whole thing. Its funny that most of y'all said that your fears are induction and c/s and I had both. My first was induced and then I ended up having an emergency c/s. It didn't bother me at all. In fact, I was more scared of a vaginal delivery than a c/s. Anyway, I have a lot of friend who really don't want a c/s and I was just wondering what about it creates the fear.

Because it's surgery? That seems like reason enough to me.

This! a c-section is MAJOR surgery

Becky19 · January 2010

I don't want to be induced or to have a c-section. But then again vaginal birth scares me too. I also really want my doctor to deliver me.

kelbel527 · January 2010

Epi needle (I know I want the epidural, just slightly scared about the large needle).

DH passing out or saying something that makes me mad during labor (when I probably normally would laugh at)

Recovery - though I feel like pain at this point would be worth it every time I held my son.

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful · January 2010

I used to be 100% certain I wanted an epidural- but after researching it more and learning the potential risks- I've decided to try to give birth without one!!

So naturally, I'm afraid of the pain!!!!

StrawberryAlarmClock · January 2010

Screaming like one of those ninnies on TV or in the movies. I want to be calm and strong. ::crosses fingers::

annasi83 · January 2010

I also fear the c-section! It's not so much the surgery part, but the recovery part! I have heard terrible things about recovering from abdominal surgery. Also, pardon me for being vain, but I don't want a scar on my belly. If it's medically necessary for the health of one or both of us, then of course I will do it, but I could live without it!

Pooping on the table should just be expected and is really nothing to be embarrassed about. I am actually afraid I will laugh hysterically if I even realize it happening! I think it is hilarious when DH talks about it, bc he somehow thinks you can poop on the baby..... the vagina is above the anus, genius!

kkalina · January 2010

carney09:

Being paralyzed by the epidural. I know, crazy thought and such a long shot...but you never know.

this!!! I am terrifed!

bb80 · January 2010

tearing, like a fourth degree tear

Mabzie · January 2010

frostnoel:
I was afraid of pooing on the table but forgot about it when I was pushing.

This. Its not really a big deal and you will laugh about it later on.

FinallyOurFirst · January 2010

mostly of tearing, but also having to be induced, the epidural not working and pushing for forever ending in a c-section. If I make it that far, I want to be successful. I know I will feel as if I failed if I get to pushing and end up with a c-section, even if that is crazy to think.

RadicalDreamer143 · January 2010

ALG29:
Mine is not being able to handle the pain and needing an epidural. I am terrified of a needle going in my back.

EXACTLY this. I am trying to go natural for that very reason. DH AND I both could barely handle the epidural video we saw in class, lol.

kelcat · January 2010

I fear that something really horrible will go wrong. A little irrational, but still my biggest fear.

sarahmae8 · January 2010

lilitaliangirl:

What is your biggest fear about the entire labor and delivery process?

Mine is being in labor for MANY hours and then needing a c-section. Also, a small part of me has a fear of pooing on the table.

Same fear here.

mom of TDN · January 2010

# 1 - Tearing; # 2 - c-section (nothing wrong with having one I just recovered so quickly after my vag birth and am hoping for the same)

rcausey · January 2010

I was terrified of the epi with my first too. The thought of this huge needle going into my back made me whoozy, and I'm not even afraid of needles. It was just the spinal thing that freaked me out. But, I will say this, it was very painless for me. The best thing I could compare it to was like an ant bite. Also, I understand that a c/s is major surgery, but it only lasts like 5 minutes so it didn't really feel like major surgery to me, but I also had the pleasure of having an incredible doctor. My scar is barely even visible and since it sits on the "hairline" no one ever sees it except my husband. I know its different for everyone, but my recovery time wasn't really that long. I know that nothing anyone says will calm your fears, and its completely natural to be nervous about it all. I'm about to have my second one (after 6 years) and I'm nervous about all of it all over again. This time I will be having my tubes "tied", at least I've been considering it, but after reading some stuff on another website, I may be changing my mind about THAT! But, I want to wish everyone good luck with all the births and just remember that no matter what happens with your L&D, you will soon be holding your LO in your arms and the entire, dreadful 10 month process will all be worth it and a distant memory.

MOMINFEB · January 2010

carney09:
Being paralyzed by the epidural. I know, crazy thought and such a long shot...but you never know.

This. And it's because I know way too much being a nurse.

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