tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post3437975831163747239..comments2024-03-28T21:43:16.659-04:00Comments on Nanny to Mommy: Why I Want A Drug-Free BirthDiana Chastainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00086646559106752986noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-45356453706411663982013-11-03T16:05:41.114-05:002013-11-03T16:05:41.114-05:00I am with you, I had baby 1 at home and I cant ima...I am with you, I had baby 1 at home and I cant imagine why a epidermal seems so necessary to people! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084904732713351920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-39103810932299187062013-10-27T19:03:32.188-04:002013-10-27T19:03:32.188-04:00I was induced (no pictocin just had my water broke...I was induced (no pictocin just had my water broken) with my first baby. I ended up with an epidural. I had so many problems after birth with pain from it. And my daughter and I were completely unable to breastfeed, I don't know wether or not due to the epidural. I was so disappointed and knew that I didn't want to repeat that process. So, with my son, I decided to have a homebirth. I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185955049464458411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-68829904714199078262013-10-21T10:41:39.383-04:002013-10-21T10:41:39.383-04:00i'm also terrified of c-sections and was so wo...i'm also terrified of c-sections and was so worried because my birth weights kept going up with each kid and i was afraid my son was going to be too big to deliver naturally. My first was 8 lbs 8 oz second was 10 lbs 10 oz. Luckily my son was only 9 lbs 4 oz. I chose every single time to have an epidural but it came out during labor and i ended up delivering when it had wore off so i felt amanda whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042996928529892036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-9337462072510052402013-10-20T07:00:06.205-04:002013-10-20T07:00:06.205-04:00Hi Diana,
It's so great that you are choosing ...Hi Diana,<br />It's so great that you are choosing to be so proactive in your birthing plan. Good, healthy exercise now will (hopefully) help your labor quite well. <br />The important part is when you get to the hospital. Discuss your plan with your OB or midwife ahead of time so they can help advocate for you. Your husband and extended family and friends will also be assets in helping Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369653823350136767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-44887360689801551082013-10-09T16:18:58.125-04:002013-10-09T16:18:58.125-04:00I had an 11 lb 11 oz baby with no meds, and no ges...I had an 11 lb 11 oz baby with no meds, and no gestational diabetes. I felt the ring of fire. I felt it all... but other than the last 30 seconds, it wasn't that bad. I had hip problems the last month or so of my pregnancy, and that was much much more painful. <br />The key- a good mindset, lots of prep watching natural births, and a great team. I also got to birth in a giant tub, which was Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865747757524286590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-7778554933586140762013-10-07T16:01:35.802-04:002013-10-07T16:01:35.802-04:00Early in my pregnancy I was diagnosed with Placent...Early in my pregnancy I was diagnosed with Placenta Previa (placenta covers the cervix) and put on bed rest to try to stop the related bleeding. I was on bed rest for six weeks. One of the outcomes of PP, if the placenta does not migrate as the uterus expands, is that the mama must have a c-section around 37 weeks. Natural labor is a risk because as the cervix opens it can shear off the placenta ATLmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667386656229906675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-61396459017517030872013-10-04T21:32:31.008-04:002013-10-04T21:32:31.008-04:00It's all about what you believe is right for b...It's all about what you believe is right for both you and your baby... I'm happy for you and your decision, best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-90576697876311323292013-10-03T07:55:28.508-04:002013-10-03T07:55:28.508-04:00I think it's everyone's choice and if you ...I think it's everyone's choice and if you can do it and tolerate it, that is perfect. Way back when I had y kids, we got nothing until the head crowned so we went through almost the entire ordeal. But in my case, y bones don't want to give so it was 15 hours of severe pain and I wished I could have had something like they give now. But I give so much credit to anyone who can do it Sandra VanHoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011706701867934114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-55269656434415257352013-10-02T14:27:29.572-04:002013-10-02T14:27:29.572-04:00I had a pain relief free birth and it was the most...I had a pain relief free birth and it was the most empowering feeling ever! I'm the biggest wimp so originally planned on having everything and everything as and when needed but for some reason I didn't..i found ways to cope with the pain and felt every bit of him being born. I felt myself straight after, no drowsiness or numbness from any drugs. It was perfect. Id love to have another Victoria - WTPPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984294677344897041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-56539343427455353542013-10-02T13:18:22.060-04:002013-10-02T13:18:22.060-04:00I wish I could have done it! I'm sure you can ...I wish I could have done it! I'm sure you can do it and I look forward to hearing about.Dara @ Not In Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004533157267233128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-17280058767329032712013-10-02T12:12:50.570-04:002013-10-02T12:12:50.570-04:00One C-section, five natural births, three drug-fre...One C-section, five natural births, three drug-free. As much as I have to admit that being pain-free was lovely, going without the drugs was do-able and I found labour progressed much better. Also, suffering an accidental spinal during the administering of an epidural, which resulted in spinal fluid leakage and a month's worth of headaches and back pain, was NOT a good experience! Good Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829127758663992087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-76530323064106090772013-10-02T11:37:21.817-04:002013-10-02T11:37:21.817-04:00I've had three unmedicated birth so I can'...I've had three unmedicated birth so I can't compare to an epidural experience, but I can obviously testify that doing it without one is totally possible!! And my number one motivation is establishing the breastfeeding relationship like you mentioned! I've seen lots of sleepy babies having trouble connecting with mama with the women I work with in my breastfeeding support groups. Of Anjanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022003206540925159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-88743734779182232362013-10-02T09:39:14.334-04:002013-10-02T09:39:14.334-04:00You must do what makes you feel comfortable when i...You must do what makes you feel comfortable when it comes to childbirth. With that being said I have had four natural(no epidural, drugs)births. My first child was a nine pounder and she had to be induced but I did not have pain medicine. I first of all believe it is very dangerous for mother and child and the list of side affects go on and on. I am no doctor but I have had friends that had Lynn Blaylockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203013063405463263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-83192332453806468892013-10-01T23:40:05.736-04:002013-10-01T23:40:05.736-04:00I did it naturally, mainly because having a baby w...I did it naturally, mainly because having a baby was something I was only going to do once in my life and I thought of it as the ultimate pain threshold test!<br />Now i'm glad I had her drug free because of all the health benefits though I was extremely lucky to have an easy and uncomplicated birth, everyone is different.TJ Gilberthttp://www.littleragamuffin.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-13424557398082600042013-10-01T22:12:51.883-04:002013-10-01T22:12:51.883-04:00I had a 70 hour unmedicated, 4 hours with epi and ...I had a 70 hour unmedicated, 4 hours with epi and pit due to failure to progress labor. I am hoping for better luck this time. I feel much more confident this time as well and hope to finally get my truly med free labor and delivery. I know I can do it. Hopefully my body/baby cooperates this time.Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032124082222735475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-74433546218935320212013-10-01T20:28:50.538-04:002013-10-01T20:28:50.538-04:00All of my worst nightmares came true with the birt...All of my worst nightmares came true with the birth of my son which ultimately ended in an emergency c-section after labouring for 60+ hours. After the 30 or so hour mark I did opt for an epidural which didn't work out anyway. It's totally your choice and you shouldn't feel bad either way :) Kim @ Pages and Pekoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14981751065194125400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-29143230468797216802013-10-01T18:37:57.639-04:002013-10-01T18:37:57.639-04:00It's no ones business by your own as to what k...It's no ones business by your own as to what kind of birth you have. I did both-natural and epidural and there were pros and cons with each. A mother's choice should always come first when it comes to drugs or no. <br />I can beat my previous time of 45 minutes." cracked me up. I said something similar each time I gave birth, although since my first one was only 18 minutes, it was Missy Homemakerhttp://missyhomemaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-57749620474463297822013-10-01T18:30:58.015-04:002013-10-01T18:30:58.015-04:00I am definitely scared of needles! And after heari...I am definitely scared of needles! And after hearing stories from other mamas about some of the weird side effects of epidurals, during labor and even afterwards, it is definitely something I want to avoid unless entirely necessary. It's odd how they have become so mainstream that it's almost like taking an OTC pain killer to help a headache. Glad you are feeling more confident this time scodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632408551304750281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-46699488938406920532013-10-01T18:02:05.171-04:002013-10-01T18:02:05.171-04:00I have required induction due to a pre-existing me...I have required induction due to a pre-existing medical condition with each of my 3 labors. At first I was frustrated that it didn't go my way. Now I am at peace with the way it all worked out. M Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458864272905169194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-23371603074600350772013-10-01T18:00:14.157-04:002013-10-01T18:00:14.157-04:00I had to have pitocin for reasons beyond my contro...I had to have pitocin for reasons beyond my control at the time, but I had a pain-drug free labor and delivery. Even if you have to be induced, you can do it and you'll do amazing! <br />ps. you will deserve a medal after :)sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785919892349601885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-74964597515494402022013-10-01T16:12:06.153-04:002013-10-01T16:12:06.153-04:00I had three drug free births in a hospital and wou...I had three drug free births in a hospital and would never choose an epidural for all the reasons you stated. I will always cherish the feeling (it was most noticeable with my last) of the baby progressing and descending with those final few contractions. I was really lucky to have a supportive OB, nursing staff and hospital. You and baby will do great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-964803875274410886.post-84153347238079986202013-10-01T15:52:15.649-04:002013-10-01T15:52:15.649-04:00I was very happy that I was able to have 2 drug fr...I was very happy that I was able to have 2 drug free births.Mom of Twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248364701664551891noreply@blogger.com