Looks like Kate went med-free

jhunter89 · July 2013

https://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/kate_natural_woman_5O4jsaYQPmAG5Lae05vDjK

Here's the link, I don't know how reputable this site it, but if it's true, go Kate!

I went med-free with DD and will be doing it again. I loved the experience. While i'd never say going med-free makes your any better than someone who didn't, I will say that it is a very unique and empowering thing and I hope she had a wonderful experience.

mrsjenni · July 2013

I read that she wanted a med-free birth, so I'm glad it worked out for her.

mrsjenni · July 2013

Oh, and thanks for not saying natural. That always irks me.

ccip82 · July 2013

That's great that she was able to follow her birth plan. In the UK it is a lot more common to go med free. I was told I really have to speak up in order to get the epidural.

Lena122 · July 2013

Why do I doubt that she was "tranquil" through her 11 hour labor? Med free or not, there is nothing tranquil about labor.

Lena122 · July 2013

katiemarie86 said:

Lena122 said:
Why do I doubt that she was "tranquil" through her 11 hour labor? Med free or not, there is nothing tranquil about labor.
Because she is royalty

Haha of course! Must be something about the crown

jhunter89 · July 2013

@mrsjenni I think that's what I liked most about the article, that she was able to have the kind of birth she wanted (at least as far as we can tell). That's really what I hope we all get regardless of what kind of birth we're planning, that it goes as close to plan as possible. I'm being mushy. Anyway, and np about med-free vs natural, natural is a very fuzzy label and it's just easier and clearer to say med-free.

mrsjenni · July 2013

jhunter89 said:

@mrsjenni I think that's what I liked most about the article, that she was able to have the kind of birth she wanted (at least as far as we can tell). That's really what I hope we all get regardless of what kind of birth we're planning, that it goes as close to plan as possible. I'm being mushy. Anyway, and np about med-free vs natural, natural is a very fuzzy label and it's just easier and clearer to say med-free.

Agreed. Natural =/= Med-Free. Med free = Med free. I think all births are natural, even when medical assistance is involved (i.e. epidurals, inductions, c/s, etc.) But, ya know... whatever.

Anyway, I hope you get the birth that you want too!

sugarland726 · July 2013

Definitely on the bandwagon of "I am glad she got the birth she wanted." I hope that for all women, no matter how they plan on bringing LO out.

Karenin · July 2013

jhunter89 said:

https://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/kate_natural_woman_5O4jsaYQPmAG5Lae05vDjK

Here's the link, I don't know how reputable this site it, but if it's true, go Kate!

I went med-free with DD and will be doing it again. I loved the experience. While i'd never say going med-free makes your any better than someone who didn't, I will say that it is a very unique and empowering thing and I hope she had a wonderful experience.

I love the way you phrased this. When I was pg with DS a bus driver in the city asked me when I was due (I was 38 weeks) and then said "you're not going to use drugs are you? I think women who do that are terrible." Then a coworker told me that she hoped I was getting an epidural because "doctors don't want to deal with women screaming and freaking out." I get so annoyed at everyone being so judgmental about meds or no meds so it's nice to see this put so well!

salsamommy · July 2013

I went med-free with DS ... Loved the experience and hope to do it again!!

shellyannsings · July 2013

I'm hoping to go med-free! It's always great to hear from other women who have been there!

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QuintonsMummah · July 2013

sugarland726 said:

Definitely on the bandwagon of "I am glad she got the birth she wanted." I hope that for all women, no matter how they plan on bringing LO out.

This!!

Dishylo · July 2013

I do feel bad for her having a group of Doctors watching everything from behind a glass window. She must have felt a bit like a test subject.....4 midwives, nurses and a team of doctors. Aye!

brideandbreve · July 2013

ANDYLEAH said:
I went med-free with DS ... Loved the experience and hope to do it again!!

Same here! I progressed too fast for the epidural, but I was so thankful it worked out that way. I get the hype over going med-free now. I'd never say never to getting meds, but I do hope I can do without with this baby.

MrsGraham06 · July 2013

I'm going to try med free...but we're already talking possible induction. (Pitocin is the pits!)

baby2ra · July 2013

mrsjenni said:

Oh, and thanks for not saying natural. That always irks me.

Same here! I've also heard people using the word natural for a vaginal birth vs. c section. Pregnancies and births are all natural and wonderful no matter how that little peanut makes it into the world!

Lizlaurenw · August 2013

I plan on going med free, trying to convince everyone else that I can is the problem

S&DHutson · August 2013

Lena122 said:

Why do I doubt that she was "tranquil" through her 11 hour labor? Med free or not, there is nothing tranquil about labor.
Because she is royalty
Haha of course! Must be something about the crown

That could be a PSA.. the crown makes crowning easier..lol

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