Childbirth Videos... A must see?

JBear02 · March 2013

Okay, so maybe I'm being silly, maybe just really squeamish, but it is it absolutely necessary to watch a childbirth video or two before you yourself go into labor? I know it probably helps to prepare you, but honestly it just freaks me out still. I tried to watch one today out of curiosity, but I didn't make it past 20 seconds of it. I'd rather read of what to expect. What do you ladies think?

jackson290721 · March 2013

I saw a birth video in my health class in high school. Below the waist view and everything. No need to ever see one. Ever again. lol

Chelseamolee · March 2013

Women did just fine without videos for centuries, so I say not necessary.

RussianMommy · March 2013

they dont bother me as much as they used to. I think the more you are exposed to it, the less you'll be bothered by it. I think they are kind of sweet to watch, especially when reaction of the parents.

Michelle N · March 2013

Just stick to TLC's a birth story. nothing too crazy. I don't know if you'll feel any more prepared though!

Danielle0617 · March 2013

Not necessary! I never watched one and everything went just fine.

PrimRoseMama · March 2013

Eh, I don't know if it is absolutely necessary. Unless they give you a mirror of your vag while you give birth (and you can request one if you want to) then you won't be seeing much from your vantage point.

I wanted to get the pain done wit

Amanda&EricB · March 2013

JBear02:
Okay, so maybe I'm being silly, maybe just really squeamish, but it is it absolutely necessary to watch a chi

kendra223 · March 2013

Not necessary at all. And in my opinion its also not necessary to go to child birth classes/lamaze. I've had 1 LO so far and I didn't do any of that. Everything was fine. What happens, happens and instinct kicks in.

simplestlife · March 2013

I watched one a few days ago and my reaction was about ten times more panicky and stressed out than when I'm watching people get eaten alive on The Walking Dead.

That being said, I found it helpful, but only&nb

katiebenes · March 2013

Not necessary. My Doctor and I discussed this.

For me, if I visualize what going on it will be MUCH harder to relax, and I will be less likely to have my med free birth. So, after an open and honest discussion... we agreed when it comes tim

kje120 · March 2013

The baby is coming out one way or another if you watch a video or not. I never watched any and made it through labor and delivery just fine.

sarack · March 2013

I think they're interesting. All labor and deliveries are different so it may or may not be anything like yours. I think you decide. I love watching birth, I don't know if I'll love it as much when I'm doing it, but I hope so!

daileym · March 2013

It totally depends on your personality, but for me it would do more harm than good. When DH and I were contemplating having kids (before ttc our first) we made a list of things to do before I stopped the pill and I watched a video of a birth since I had n

Soleil3 · March 2013

jackson290721:
I saw a birth video in my health class in high school. Below the waist view and everything. No need to ever see

MrsStuessyWI · March 2013

katiebenes:
Not necessary. My Doctor and I discussed this.
For me, if I visualize what going on it will be MUCH ha

CDMay2006 · March 2013

Chelseamolee:
Women did just fine without videos for centuries, so I say not necessary.

They obviously didn'

jane.says · March 2013

Um, no. I didn't even watch my own childbirth live, 12 inches from my face. I mean, I saw my babies come out but just what I could see from my vantage point, not using a mirror or anything.

MrsHughesNC · March 2013

jane.says:
Um, no. I didn't even watch my own childbirth live, 12 inches from my face. I mean, I saw my babies come out but ju

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