Birthing Methods Poll

ljtvirkus · December 2011

I'm interested in what you all are planning.
[Poll]

kayla5412 · December 2011

I will be doing Hypnobabies. DH got me the home study course for Christmas and I'm already enjoying it.

panda10 · December 2011

I plan on having a doula with me when I give birth. She encouraged me to study up on different methods, but said that in the "heat of the moment" your intuitions kick in and you know what to do. If I had to pick one that I'm reading up on the most is the Bradley Method.

MommytoNBJplus3 · December 2011

C-sections due to triplets!

meganmgmiller · December 2011

I am SHOCKED by how strongly I am considering natural childbirth. I have always assumed I would go the epidural route, no questions asked, but now, the more I think about it, the more I want to try going natural. What in the world? I am NOT particularly tough, so I am really surprising myself.

I haven't really chosen a method yet, but I will probably do Lamaze.

ke19 · December 2011

We are taking a 5 week hypnobirthing class through our hospital and I would like to have as natural a birth as possible. Obviously I do not know what to expect, so I'm also being realistic and if during labor I realize I want/need an epidural, I have no problems with getting one either.

fyziksgirl · December 2011

meganmgmiller:
I am SHOCKED by how strongly I am considering natural childbirth. I have always assumed I would go the epidural route, no questions asked, but now, the more I think about it, the more I want to try going natural. What in the world? I am NOT particularly tough, so I am really surprising myself.
I haven't really chosen a method yet, but I will probably do Lamaze.

This was me, I was the one who told my husband when we moved to the Seattle area a few years ago that when we had kids if I went into labor anytime around rush hour we were calling an ambulance to get to the hospital downtown because labor hurts and I need that epidural ASAP! Aaaaand now I'm having a completely natural out-of-hospital birth For me I realized that what I was afraid of wasn't so much the pain but the being completely out-of-control. Not that I can control birth, but there are things I can do to cope with the pain, and providers I can hire who will stay with me consistently and help me do those things, and if something goes not-according-to-plan those providers can still respect me and involve me in the decision process of what to do now. I don't have to be completely helpless and passive and with no say in what happens to me, and that makes all the difference. I realize things can still go "wrong," but I'm so excited about my OOH birth!

meganmgmiller · December 2011

fyziksgirl:
meganmgmiller:
I am SHOCKED by how strongly I am considering natural childbirth. I have always assumed I would go the epidural route, no questions asked, but now, the more I think about it, the more I want to try going natural. What in the world? I am NOT particularly tough, so I am really surprising myself.
I haven't really chosen a method yet, but I will probably do Lamaze.
This was me, I was the one who told my husband when we moved to the Seattle area a few years ago that when we had kids if I went into labor anytime around rush hour we were calling an ambulance to get to the hospital downtown because labor hurts and I need that epidural ASAP! Aaaaand now I'm having a completely natural out-of-hospital birth For me I realized that what I was afraid of wasn't so much the pain but the being completely out-of-control. Not that I can control birth, but there are things I can do to cope with the pain, and providers I can hire who will stay with me consistently and help me do those things, and if something goes not-according-to-plan those providers can still respect me and involve me in the decision process of what to do now. I don't have to be completely helpless and passive and with no say in what happens to me, and that makes all the difference. I realize things can still go "wrong," but I'm so excited about my OOH birth!

Hey, I live in the Seattle area too (East side)! Maybe it's the PNW that makes us tough mamas!

blueshamrock7 · December 2011

Epidural all the way... but I would like to use some breathing techniques, too, like lamaze or the like. I probably will not take a course. We are registered for a one day birthing course right now that will go over some very basic breathing techniques, as well as medication options and a hospital tour. We are also registered for a two hour breast feeding class!

kami1977 · December 2011

We did Bradley method with DS and the doula we are hoping to use is a Bradley instructor. I'm hoping she'll help us brush up on stuff we need to and keep me on the ball with the exercises. By the way, I found my first birth experience without the epidural to be amazing. I did have pitocin for an hour and a half but other than that it was pretty easy and while a little painful, it was an exercise type of pain not hurt pain. I'm hoping this time to get away without the pitocin, hopefully my water won't break early again.

ChristieNRN · December 2011

I plan on having an epidural...if all goes well!

joi1234 · December 2011

I voted "other" because I use a book called Supernatural Childbirth that talks about prayer, relaxation, and faith to give birth. This is baby number 4 for us and it has worked well for our first three. Now, I cannot attest to having had painless births like the author does. It HURTS! But, I do believe that keeping calm, focusing on the contractions as bringing you closer to having the baby in your arms, and asking God for strength and wellness, all helped me to have three wonderful births so far.

horton721 · December 2011

Bradley method & water birth at a birth center. Had a Bradley birth in a hospital with my 1st.

elviebird · December 2011

I voted for water birth, but I'm actually studying Bradley and Hypnobirthing as well. I think a lot of people who go natural use a combination, and some people who choose an epi can also use those methods as well.

fyziksgirl · December 2011

elviebird:
I voted for water birth, but I'm actually studying Bradley and Hypnobirthing as well. I think a lot of people who go natural use a combination, and some people who choose an epi can also use those methods as well.

This. I picked water birth, because that's the one that I'm guessing will work best for me, but I'll be aware of a variety of methods, and will have a tub! From my experience with absolutely KILLER mesntrual cramps, though, I'm thinking the water will be a godsend for me. And hey, I figure if I'm in labor at least no one is expecting me to go to work or be productive, like they did with my menstrual cramps (which Vicodin only took the edge off of)!

smacb · December 2011

Repeat C-section. My Perinatologist says I'm too high risk for a VBAC and they won't let me go full term because of my complications.

beachbum28 · December 2011

I'm doing a repeat c-section...I think its the safest I don't even want to try a vbac

lunurse2007 · December 2011

I had an epidural/meds with my first and I hated it... it didn't work at first then they over did it and I couldn't even wiggle my toes or feel my legs, it took me about 5 HOURS after DS was born to get out of bed! Before getting the epidural I tried a dose of Stadol to try to take the edge off the pain and all it did was make me dizzy and I puked for a few hrs until it wore off... no pain relief for me with that! This time we are doing the Bradley Method classes and going for a natural birth, i'm nervous and excited at the same time

)

okayestmom12 · December 2011

I'll be utilizing the "whatever it takes to give birth to a healthy baby" method. . I've seen TOO many friends get hung up on a birth plan and then when they have a curve ball thrown at them, it's difficult to adjust. No thanks.

I will opt for pain medication when needed but other than that, I have no "plan".

meganmgmiller · December 2011

tm599:
I'll be utilizing the "whatever it takes to give birth to a healthy baby" method. . I've seen TOO many friends get hung up on a birth plan and then when they have a curve ball thrown at them, it's difficult to adjust. No thanks.

I will opt for pain medication when needed but other than that, I have no "plan".

You are a wise woman. Possibly the wisest of us all.

IsaacA · December 2011

I had an epidural with DS, but I didn't "need" it yet when I got it. I was 7-8 cm dialated. When we did practice pushing, the nurse took away my epidural and made me wait an hour. I had my epidural for an hour.

This time, I want to see how long I can last. SO thought I would only last to 2cm before wanting an epi and was suprised I last until 7cm. So, we'll see if it's natural or not. Big Smile

balibaby · December 2011

I voted for "other." I'm planning on another unmedicated birth. I never read up on anything or used any techniques. I got advice from my mom and mil that was basically, "you can do this, no problem." they both had natural births too. I'm the type who will just get something in their mind and do it, I really think unmedicated birth has a lot to do with your mindset. It was intense, but the best I've ever felt in my life after giving birth. The endorphins are crazy. So, I vote "no method for me, just stubborness."

dunemonkey · December 2011

If I had it my way, I would be knocked unconcious for the entire experience. I see nothing beautiful in the "process". To me it's gross and I just want the prize at the end. I'm going epidural for sure, and if they have anything stronger I will take that too. (More power to all the woman that want to do it all natural. I'm just not one of them). Crying

aeonish · December 2011

At this point, my best case scenario/plan is a medicated VBAC. But it entirely depends on whether or not I can avoid the issues I had last time (pre-e, GD Insipidus). Since I had a c-section last time, if I need to be induced again, most methods won't work on me now. In which case I'm stuck with another c-section and 6 weeks of recovery alone with a baby and a toddler

winter-shock · January 2012

I will likely do it the same as last time. I tried one shot of phentanol and it did nothing and otherwise I really kept to myself and kind of got into a 'zone'. No real methods mostly just me doing my own thing.

megank814 · January 2012

I'm planning to go in with no plan at all and just go with it. I did the same with DD and everything went perfectly. I eventually chose to have an epidural but it didn't take, so after the initial injection, the pain meds wore off and I delivered without them. So this time I'm going in with the intention of only getting another epi if I truly feel it'll be beneficial. The hospital I'll deliver at has several options available in the L&D suites so I'll just try them all and see what works best at the time!

Natalie&Mark · January 2012

dunemonkey:
If I had it my way, I would be knocked unconcious for the entire experience. I see nothing beautiful in the "process". To me it's gross and I just want the prize at the end. I'm going epidural for sure, and if they have anything stronger I will take that too. (More power to all the woman that want to do it all natural. I'm just not one of them).

Hahahahaha, I basically said the same thing to friends last night. That's today, though, and I anticipate a change of heart as the day draws nearer.

Want a personalized experience?

Birthing Methods Poll

Re: Birthing Methods Poll

Choose Another Board

Search Boards