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Pain of Birthing Process

mmgillismmgillis
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My husband and I want to become pregnant after February of this coming year. I've never been pregnant. I'm prepared for the horrors of pregnancy (if any), but I cannot get over my fear of giving birth. I have an idea in my head that giving birth will be the worst pain...ever? I'm starting to think I have a phobia! lol. I have a low pain tolerance. I'm even considering c-section over vaginal birth because I think it will seem less painful. Any comments and advice will be greatly appreciated!
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  • **Sissy****Sissy**

    A c-section is a major surgery and while the process may be less painful (because you will be numbed) the recovery from a c-section is longer and more painful in general than with a vaginal birth.

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  • easjer05easjer05 member

    Read up and educate yourself.  A c-section may be numbed, but there can be significant and long-lasting pain afterwards.

    It's not an uncommon fear, but it is a little based in the unknown.  Obviously, it can't be too bad, or the human race wouldn't have made it this far.  I would recommend a few books, Fearless Pregnancy among them.  Hypnobirthing, the Mongan Method, as well.  They both address fear surrounding pregnancy and birth and Hypnobirthing explains how fear can actually increase the pain you perceive in childbirth.

     
    There are plenty of options for pain relief these days.  I personally am opting for an unmedicated birth, but you don't have to do that yourself.  Learn about your pain management options - there are many.  Learn about some natural birthing techniques, which can help you cope with the pain until the point where you can get your pain meds.  A little pain or fear of pain isn't a good reason not to have a baby, if that is important to you.
     


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  • Summer1607Summer1607
    I just had a c-section done for a fibroid that had to be removed. I now need to have c-sections. It was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life that lasted a good 4 weeks.
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  • ali-1411ali-1411 member

    Yes, childbirth is likely the worst pain you'll ever feel in your life.  And a side note....those epidurals don't always work.

    Have fun :)

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  • easjer05easjer05 member

    Childbirth is also pain with a purpose and pain with an end.  It's different than say, a broken leg.  Not necessarily pleasant.  Not something you hope to experience frequently.  But pain that disappears pretty quickly after delivery.

    It's also worth mentioning that in addition to pain after a c-section, it's a riskier birth, carrying much higher maternal and fetal death risks than vaginal delivery.  It's worth making sure you are fully informed about that.  They can save lives, and thank god for it, but it's not something to be undertaken lightly or simply out of fear. 


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  • MitzieMitzie

    You should research like crazy any and every possible option for giving birth. Being more informed will set your mind at ease and let you make the choices that are right for you.

     I am sure the pain is bad and the labor is called labor for a reason, but women do this over and over. Our bodies are made for this.

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  • texasrunnertexasrunner
    I had a 10lb 5oz baby vaginally that ended in a 3rd - very very close to a 4th degree tear and epi. bc my dr. had to use forceps.  That being said, I had an epidural and didnt feel a thing - I barely even felt pressure and kept asking if I was pushing ok bc I couldnt tell.  The worst of my pain came from the soreness of my tailbone bc my giant baby was pushing up against in on his way out.  I was up walking around that afternoon, and 2.5 weeks PP I was doing some VERY light jogging and walking.  (I ran until I was 36 wks) with no pain.  I would take a vaginal birth over a C-section any day. 
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  • Gin*In*TNGin*In*TN
    I had a med free vaginal birth and I can honestly say it wasn't nearly as bad as you would think. Yes. It hurts. But seriously, it doesn't last forever. And if nothing else, you can get an epidural.?
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  • iris427iris427 member
    Giving birth hurts.  Vaginally or by c-section.  You'll survive though, just like we all have and our mothers before us, and their mothers...
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