Childbirth experiences without epidural?

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I may not be able to have an epidural because I have a spinal fusion from T3-L3. I'm freaked out about having an unmedicated birth. Has anyone had a birth experience without an epidural? What was it like? Thanks in advance!

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We had 100% pain-med free birth with our 1st and will absolutely do the same again in a few weeks!! Labor was 19 hours with 12 hours of Pitocin. It was so hard and SO worth it! Recovery was a breeze and wanted to go home hours after having her!

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I delivered unmedicated on June 1st. I studied and practiced hypnobirthing. It was amazing. It went very quickly, smoothly and I pushed him out in about a minute and a half with total self control. It wasn't a total painless birth but I went into labor fully accepting whatever turn my labor might take. I was relaxed and calm and I feel that made a world of difference. I recommend it 110%. I had a csection with my first, epidural wih my second and totally natural this time around. And would do it natural again in a heartbeat. The experience was incredible, and so empowering.

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My old church leader did hypnobirthing with her first and her birth story was amazing. Her second time around she used those same techniques and didn't even make it to the hospital to deliver! I'd look into it 😊 I have the book but I've slacked on reading it because I feel as though I need to trust my body. My biggest motivation is that it's only going to be temporary pain with a life long reward.

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I had four baby's without it and yeah it was painful but that little human being you get after it makes it all worth it. I labored mostly at home and went in the hospital when I thought I am ready.

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I laboured at home until the pain was unbearable. By the time I got to the hospital I was 8cms dialated! I had gas and air when I got there. The whole labour was 4.5 hours in total. It is hard as the pain is unreal but you can do it. You just have to keep telling yourself that it'll all be over soon and that millions of woman do it everyday. Good luck xx

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Just try to stay at home the most you can that way by the time you reach the hospital your almost ready to start pushing thats what I have done and will do with this pregnancy if everything goes well :) and it's painful but worth it

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Our ancestors have been around for 6 million years, I'm pretty sure you can do it without pain relief.

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I've birthed with and without pain meds and would never want pain meds again. It's all worth it. But it's like running a marathon, you should to do some training. Prepare your mind for it. A lot of it is relaxation and releasing Fear.

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Both of my girls were natural water births, and now my son will be natural as well. I wouldn't have it any other way. Not going to lie, it's the most painful thing I've ever experienced, but by no means unbearable. It's all worth it in the end.

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I've done it two times. Not too terrible. Practice relaxation techniques and stay in the zone

Childbirth experiences without epidural?

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