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Ordzbby · March 2013

Hello ladies. I have been a lurker on this board but am desperately in need of some encouraging words. I have been planning on a natural birth, particularly a pain med free birth. I am not a candidate for an epidural due to previous spine surgeries and I do not feel narcotic pain mess or cervical blocks are safe choices for me and my baby. Well now I am days away from induction due to post date pregnancy of almost 42 weeks and am overwhelmed and nervous and now feel unsure of myself and how my birthing process is going to play out. I am not trying to get out of or refuse the induction becaue I do believe in my doctors advice that at this point we should go forward with it. I don't need any natural induction suggestions because trust me I have tried them ALL but if anyone has any words of encouragement or successful birth stories of induction/ pain med free I would be so greatful for a little emotional boost today. TIA.

aylafsu88 · March 2013

You can do it. There are several women on this board who have had successful med free births with an induction. It can be done. Try to stay positive and remember the L&D is a natural part of life. A womens body was made to g

ohiodoxiemama08 · March 2013

I agree with PP that you absolutely can do it! I too could not have an epidural due to previous spine surgery and had a 100% natural birth. I fortunately did not have to be induced, but I know those who were that had natural births. Does your hospital

2junebabies · March 2013

Hi! I am a FTM, but just yesterday one of my professors was telling me about her four birth experiences. She was induced with pitocin every time because her water broke early, and she still didn't take any meds or have an epidural. I was surprised because

botanicalbliss · March 2013

I don't have personal experience with this, but I know of at least 2 women who have managed to get through an induction w/o pain meds. It can be done. Hopefully, your body is close to being ready anyway and they just have to get you over the t

cyprissa · March 2013

You can do it! I've not heard any good things about taking narcotics during delivery anyway. I've heard it just makes most moms feel woozy, nauseated and out of control so keep that in mind.

Also, you can still try the following to help start th

loveofspencer · March 2013

Its what we are meant to do! Some people just need a little help and that is perfectly ok! I personally have never had a baby, but I am halfway through my pregnancy and am having a water birth! I too am not going to use any pain meds. keep focused and pos

elle_bee · March 2013

I, too, have met women who have had pain med-free births with pit, it cam be done! But b/c you are almost at 42 weeks, I would imagine your body is ready and maybe some of the other induction techniques used at the hospital (cervadyl, etc.) could put y

RoryorHenry? · March 2013

You can definitely do it!!! I was induced at 42 weeks for being overdue and I was able to have a pain med free vaginal delivery. I was even able to do the water birth that I wanted.

I gave birth at a very baby friendly hospital with a lo

stephaniejaye · March 2013

I've never posted on this board before but came here looking for some encouragement and saw your post. I'm a FTM so I can't speak from experience, but I wanted to share what someone told me. I'm sure this is different depending on every hos

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