Birthing pools vs. hospital births..HelP!

jessbrewer08 · February 2011

Ok, so I just found out this morning that I am pregnant..not sure just how far along of course, but it couldn't be more than a few weeks. I have a ten month old son that I had induced in a hospital setting last year. The experience as far as pain was concerned..well, that was nonexistent..no pain, my doc did well as far as that was concerned. My pregnancy was very low-risk with no complications, he was head down, perfect position for delivery. I was induced because the doc said that he felt that I would do better..being my first delivery, I went with him. He's been around for quite some time and has delivered numerous friends babies. During induction, Nathaniel's heartrate fell many times, I was put on fluids, given Brethine--to slow contractions and monitored religiously. He was born the next evening with meconium aspiration and eventually taken to NICU where he stayed for 1 week. He was a healthy baby otherwise-- 19 1/2 inches 7.5 oz. Due to the meconium he had a pnuemonia and that resulted in his stay. I read afterward that sometimes inductions..due to the pitocin and your body not really ready for the birth..can cause this. I am an RN so I'm not opposed to modern medicine..of course, but I do enjoy the more holistic approach if applicable. I am wanting advice from moms out there on water births...especially after episiotomy and hospital delivery. Share your experience and pros and cons..of course I am assuming that I will have a great and uncomplicated pregnancy this time

hopefully! Thank you all in advance and good luck with your pregnancies as well!!!