Cart before horse post-- your birth plans

sourapplemartini · March 2011

I had epis with my 2 kids, but I think I might try for a med-free birth with our next one. What are you thinking?[Poll]

KdgTeacher · March 2011

1. HI!

2. I like that ticker.

3. I voted no drugs and I've already learned to keep THAT to myself!

sourapplemartini · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
1. HI!
2. I like that ticker.
3. I voted no drugs and I've already learned to keep THAT to myself!

xoxox

mchupie · March 2011

I made a birth plan, but I called it a birth 'wish list' because I'm one of those people who freaks out if things don't go according to 'plan'. If you're curious you can read it here: https://babymchupie.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-birth-wish-list.html

Things didn't go as planned for me at all (I had a slow AF leak and had to be induced), but I have no complaints!

sourapplemartini · March 2011

kdg, ygpm

Jessie888 · March 2011

I voted for no drugs... but no one else knows that besides my DH and I... because we haven't discussed TTC with anyone.

PrimReaper · March 2011

I voted 'Other'. I have no freakin' clue what I want for a birthing plan. I want a stork that actually delivers babies and to not try and push a watermelon through a keyhole!

DiademChi · March 2011

Epidural. I will do my best to avoid other medications unless there is a risk of life to me or future child.

brideandbreve · March 2011

Honestly, I don't have a strong feeling (against or for) when it comes to drugs during labor and giving birth. I feel like, since I've never done it before, I won't know what I want until I'm actually in the midst of it.

I would like to avoid a c-section if possible, but obviously if I were in a situation where a c-section was in the best interests of the baby, I'd do it.

taurus424 · March 2011

i had a c section with the first...would really love a vbac but my doc is anti-vbac..

KdgTeacher · March 2011

sourapplemartini:
kdg, ygpm

Back at ya!

ixnay · March 2011

I want med-free at all reasonable costs. I am so sad there are no birthing centers around here and midwives do not work at our hospitals. MH says absolutely no to home birth. I get anxiety thinking about finding a doctor that will let me go low intervention. (My current doctor doesn't do babies anymore.)

iris427 · March 2011

taurus424:
i had a c section with the first...would really love a vbac but my doc is anti-vbac..

Have you considered getting a second opinion? Some doctors don't support VBAC even though there is a ton of evidence showing it is safe for most women, and that the majority of women who attempt VBAC will be successful. Finding a doctor who understands the evidence and safety of VBAC can make a world of difference. Have you been over to the bump VBAC board at all?

ixnay · March 2011

mchupie:

I made a birth plan, but I called it a birth 'wish list' because I'm one of those people who freaks out if things don't go according to 'plan'. If you're curious you can read it here: https://babymchupie.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-birth-wish-list.html

Things didn't go as planned for me at all (I had a slow AF leak and had to be induced), but I have no complaints!

Your birth wish list pretty much sums up what I want. I am also a control freak. Smile

VelvetElegance · March 2011

I have a complex medical situation that may not allow a VB. I hope I can, but if not, it'll be a C-section for me..

mystery1137 · March 2011

I'm saying no drugs now and going on the theory that women are 'made' to have babies; we can get through it sans meds. I just hope I'm not eating my words in the delivery room, begging for an epi. I guess it really comes down to how things are going, which is impossible to know now!

Mrs.Slick · March 2011

The plan is no meds but I'm not anti meds. So there's still a possibility I'll get an epi. I'm definitely anti-intervention if not needed.

mchupie · March 2011

ixnay:
mchupie:

I made a birth plan, but I called it a birth 'wish list' because I'm one of those people who freaks out if things don't go according to 'plan'. If you're curious you can read it here: https://babymchupie.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-birth-wish-list.html

Things didn't go as planned for me at all (I had a slow AF leak and had to be induced), but I have no complaints!

Your birth wish list pretty much sums up what I want. I am also a control freak.

I didn't get much of what I put in there, though. All of the newborn care stuff happened, but not much of my labor was what I had wanted. That said, I really have no complaints. I had no complications and we were both safe and healthy!

mrssoprano · March 2011

Drugs all the way, lol.

nickert2000 · March 2011

Already had 2 med free water births combined with hypnobirthing [at a hospital] recommend both and plan is to do the same again.

moobug · March 2011

With my first I wanted med-free very strongly, DH & I even took a natural birthing class. Then, I was 2 weeks over due and had to be induced. Getting to 14 days past the due date is not usually allowed, so my doctor was awesome at trying to accomodate my wishes. My induction was not successful. I had an epi that didn't work. And, ended up with a spinal and a c-section. Pretty much all the opposite of what I hoped for - other than my gorgeous baby girl, of course.

This time, I will discuss a vbac with my doctor. But since we are hoping to have 2U2, I am pretty sure they will want to do a repeat section. Honestly, surgery completely terrifies me and I still am trying to block out my last one! I am one of those people who sees a picture of a needle and practically faints. Just writing this out has my fingers feeling numb!

ixnay · March 2011

mchupie:
ixnay:
mchupie:

I made a birth plan, but I called it a birth 'wish list' because I'm one of those people who freaks out if things don't go according to 'plan'. If you're curious you can read it here: https://babymchupie.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-birth-wish-list.html

Things didn't go as planned for me at all (I had a slow AF leak and had to be induced), but I have no complaints!

Your birth wish list pretty much sums up what I want. I am also a control freak.

I didn't get much of what I put in there, though. All of the newborn care stuff happened, but not much of my labor was what I had wanted. That said, I really have no complaints. I had no complications and we were both safe and healthy!

I'm realistic enough to know things may not go as I hope they do--and I would never compromise my health and certainly not my phantom baby's health just to keep intervention-free. But if I get my "dream-birth" it would look just like what you wished for.

Edited to fix misspelled word.

michaela080 · March 2011

SS: I don't know what I am going to want until I'm in the process.

Megaloo05 · March 2011

I said no drugs but I am not opposed to drugs. i will have IV pain meds but would like to go without an epi. However, I am fully willing to have one. Wink

mrsfowler1016 · March 2011

I voted no drugs. Although I know I'll wish different in the process, that's my plan for now.I'd like to have a water birth but I'm not sure if my insurance would cover it, and I've heard it's hard to find a water birthing center in small town hospitals.

I read this article

https://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/epidural-side-effects.html

and it turned me against epi's completely. It says an epidural kills the hormone oxytocin which enables a mother to love her baby. This is amazing to me. I may create a thread with this link to it to get others' opinions.Do you believe this? Has anyone given birth with no drugs and found it to not be ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE?

KayteandRob · March 2011

i voted No Drugs, but it will all depend on what happens in the delivery room. i had an epidural with DD, but i'd like to try without this time around. i may not make it, but i'd like to try.

foxxy1 · March 2011

I would prefer no drugs but will take them if it's necessary.

nursemama2be · March 2011

My plan is to have a healthy baby and be as comfortable as possible so C-section (if medically necessary) and very good pain control - epidural if needed.

PecanSam · March 2011

I used to think natural but lately I've been thinking drugs b/c I'm a tiny petite person and come from a family with very large heads!!!! That scares the crap out of me. It might be a game day decision.

LauraGrayNCSU · March 2011

mrssoprano:
Drugs all the way, lol.

as much as they will give me.

KMZ1983 · March 2011

brideandbreve:
Honestly, I don't have a strong feeling (against or for) when it comes to drugs during labor and giving birth. I feel like, since I've never done it before, I won't know what I want until I'm actually in the midst of it.
I would like to avoid a c-section if possible, but obviously if I were in a situation where a c-section was in the best interests of the baby, I'd do it.

I second this exactly!

adoruhbul · March 2011

Maybe I'm just a horrible person but vaginal birth is really out of the question for me. Unless by some miracle I go into labor and don't make it to the hospital before getting 5cm dilated, I'm having a c-section...insurance on board or not. I suffer from severe headaches post a head injury and there's no way I'm taking a chance with having to deal with contractions and bearing down to push! Since I'm trying to conceive #1, I'm sure I'd get to the hospital before I'm even close to 5cm, but if I HAD to do it vaginally, I'd do it with meds all the way. I get the reason behind so many people wanting to go med-free or have a "natural birthing plan" but I actually have done a lot of research and they say the more pain the mother is in, the more stress the baby is in, and that while c-sections and epidurals are unnatural it is much easier on the baby. However, people did it for centuries and we're all still here, so that might just be subjective research based on people who feel bad for overmedicating during birth and just want to make themselves feel better. Regardlessly, I am c-section all the way Yes

, xoxo... p.s. feel free to hate haha.

erikaja6 · March 2011

mrsfowler1016:
I voted no drugs. Although I know I'll wish different in the process, that's my plan for now.I'd like to have a water birth but I'm not sure if my insurance would cover it, and I've heard it's hard to find a water birthing center in small town hospitals.
I read this article
https://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/epidural-side-effects.html
and it turned me against epi's completely. It says an epidural kills the hormone oxytocin which enables a mother to love her baby. This is amazing to me. I may create a thread with this link to it to get others' opinions.Do you believe this? Has anyone given birth with no drugs and found it to not be ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE?

Wow...so that's why I didn't love my son! Come on - that's ridiculous! I had an epidural and I don't think that any mother loves her baby more than I do. As far as an epidural's effect on oxytocin, that article refers to research done on sheep - not humans (and on top of that the article doesn't even quote from the study or give the name of this study).

lp0 · March 2011

ChoicesMom:

With DD I went natural until right before pushing (not by choice, my nurse was a bag and wouldn't let me have anything), then I was given a gas mask for all of 5 minutes! Next time I will definitely be requesting lots and lots of drugs! I will be delivering in the same hospital so I hope that I don't get the same nurse as with DD.

I would have ripped her throat right out. I voted for drugs but honestly if I had the choice I would probably go with a c-section. I have an extremely low threshold for pain and the whole idea honestly completely stresses me out.

NellaJ · March 2011

I had an emergency c-section with my son, but before that happened I went 17.5 hours med free. Had it not been for medical reasons I would have done it all natural.

I will do ANYTHING I can to avoid another c-section and will do it med free again barring medical emergency. I did Hypnobirthing and it was AMAZING!

xnbride · March 2011

KdgTeacher:
1. HI!

2. I like that ticker.

3. I voted no drugs and I've already learned to keep THAT to myself!

THIS. LOL

I have had 2 med free births. DS1 was induced (medical reasons) and I went into labor spontaneously with DS2. I preferred my birth experience with DS2 as I had a midwife and was much more mobile but I have no complaints about either experience. The adrenaline rush is incredible. I have nothing but positive things to say.

xnbride · March 2011

adoruhbul:
Maybe I'm just a horrible person but vaginal birth is really out of the question for me. Unless by some miracle I go into labor and don't make it to the hospital before getting 5cm dilated, I'm having a c-section...insurance on board or not. I suffer from severe headaches post a head injury and there's no way I'm taking a chance with having to deal with contractions and bearing down to push! Since I'm trying to conceive #1, I'm sure I'd get to the hospital before I'm even close to 5cm, but if I HAD to do it vaginally, I'd do it with meds all the way. I get the reason behind so many people wanting to go med-free or have a "natural birthing plan" but I actually have done a lot of research and they say the more pain the mother is in, the more stress the baby is in, and that while c-sections and epidurals are unnatural it is much easier on the baby. However, people did it for centuries and we're all still here, so that might just be subjective research based on people who feel bad for overmedicating during birth and just want to make themselves feel better. Regardlessly, I am c-section all the way , xoxo... p.s. feel free to hate haha.

Your head is not really involved in the pushing part. Your lower body kind of takes over. If your head is involved then you are pushing wrong. My best advice is to practice pushing a tampon out (to give you the feel for correct pushing). And you will see that it shouldn't involve your face/head at all. GL with whatever you decide.

KateLouise · March 2011

mrsfowler1016:
I voted no drugs. Although I know I'll wish different in the process, that's my plan for now.I'd like to have a water birth but I'm not sure if my insurance would cover it, and I've heard it's hard to find a water birthing center in small town hospitals.
I read this article
https://www.natural-pregnancy-mentor.com/epidural-side-effects.html
and it turned me against epi's completely. It says an epidural kills the hormone oxytocin which enables a mother to love her baby. This is amazing to me. I may create a thread with this link to it to get others' opinions.Do you believe this? Has anyone given birth with no drugs and found it to not be ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE?

I largely had a natural birth, although I used the gas during pushing. I've heard gas isn't very common in the states.

Anyway, I didn't find it horrible. If anything I enjoyed it. I liken it to the pain and exhaustion you would feel climbing a mountain. yes it's hard work, but you enjoy it none the less (or at least I assume mountain climbing types do)

I had a great experience, I laboured in the shower and the tub, and assuming no medical issues, plan to follow the same sort of plan next time.

pinksweetpea2 · March 2011

I am planning another homebirth, so no drugs for me.

Lexie Marie · March 2011

mchupie:

I made a birth plan, but I called it a birth 'wish list' because I'm one of those people who freaks out if things don't go according to 'plan'. If you're curious you can read it here: https://babymchupie.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-birth-wish-list.html

Things didn't go as planned for me at all (I had a slow AF leak and had to be induced), but I have no complaints!

Wow I just read your birth plan... impressive! But I must say for someone who is TTC there first child now labor scares me even more!

metzy144 · March 2011

I voted c-section because I have to have a repeat one. With DD I went completely med free and dilated to a 9 and then waited for 6 hrs with no progress past that after I had already been in labor for 13 hrs. My Dr. then realized she was not dropping into the birth canal so they wanted to start me on pitocin and gave me an epidural to see if my body just needed a little help. 2-3 hrs after the meds, still no progress so I had to have an emergency c-section. DD was turned sunny side up and her shoulders were stuck. It wasn't what I wanted but it was the right thing to do to get her out safely.

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