Natural birth?

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How many of you have done or plan on doing a natural birth? What was/or what do you think was the hardest part and how did you get through it?

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I'm a first time mom and my "birth plan " is to go unmedicated . A lot of people have tried to discourage me but as long as the baby and I aren't at risk I will have a natural birth my birthing center . I know it will be painful but I'm strong willed and I know I can get through it. I can't wait to kiss my sweet baby.

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I have 3 times and I'll be doing it again this time around. Transition was the hardest for me because of the pain. Pushing was easy for me.  It's crucial for you to have a good support system. I love having a doula present because they really help with that. Look into hiring one if you can afford it. Also, start preparing your body with herbs like raspberry leaf tea and evening primrose oil. This will help you have a quicker and smoother labor.

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I'm going to try. I'm open to medication/intervention if necessary or I change my mind (no shame!). But I trust my body and I have my husband for support. I believe I can do it.

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I've had 3. They were awful and amazing, lol! But I don't want it any other way with #4. Lots of support especially the first time, take your time, don't let them rush you. My first was 20 hrs and pushed for 3.5hrs. I hate pushing, I still do. Labor is fine and manageable but pushing I lose it. Just take it one contraction at a time. I think pure determination was what got me through, it's just what I really wanted. The way I felt when it was over was amazing. A feeling of accomplishment like I've never had before. Good luck!

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I did natural birth no meds twice and epidural once! Epidural was with my first child and I haven't done it since, had a bad experience. Natural hurt like hell to me but I prefer it over meds,  it felt like someone had a lighter and knife burning and cutting my vagina at the same time lol. The hardest part for me was when the head was crowning. What got me through it was breathing techniques for contractions, having a focus point, listening to the nurse or doctor on when to push and when to stop and support. I never tore/rip or had to use any tools with none of my deliveries. My water never broke, so I did most of my laboring at home. First time I went to the hospital I was 6cm, 2nd time I was 8cm and third time I was 10cm.

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I wanted to give birth med free the first time but my son passed meconium in the womb. Because they had to continuously flush my uterus out, I wasn't allowed out of the bed. I couldn't change positions either. I could only labor on my side. The pain and stress of it all was just too much and so I opted for the epidural. No shame in it. However, I'm hoping that I'll be able to go med free with this birth. I'm thinking that if I'm able to change labor positions that I'll be able to handle the pain better.

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With my son I had a natural birth I was induced so for me my labor was fast 4 hours and 30 minutes. I honestly don't remember the pain I just remember when I thought I couldn't handle it any longer I was already a 10 and needed to push.

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This is my second - I did natural with my first and plan to with this one as well. I had a roommate in recovery after birth and she had an epidural and was crying because it had been 24 hours and she couldn't walk yet. She seemed very distraught at still not feeling control over her body. I know that's only one anecdotal case, but I am more scared of that and the possibility of pain or discomfort in my back long term from receiving the epidural than I am scared of childbirth. My body can do it, was made to.

With the first, it was very intense, I had some pitocin because my midwives wanted me to proceed faster, and the pushing was so intense, but I was overwhelmed with both the urge to push so hard but also being scared to push too hard and bear into the pain it brought with it. At some point though I realized it wasn't going to be over until I pushed through the intensity and instead of easing up when I felt tired or finished with one push, I needed to go with it and prolong the push longer than the contraction had me doing it almost against my will - push double-long sort of... And with that, I got the baby's head out! Then the body was easy, one more push.

Lots of groaning, whimpering, crushed ice, wet towels, and being on my hands and knees.

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They are intense, compared to birth with an epidural. I've had both, but this time I want to try non medicated again. I enjoyed not being poked, bothered, and no catheter. With each of my previous births I pushed less then 10 minutes so the epidural didn't slow labor for me. My second who was non medicated came within an hour of being at the hospital, which was probably why I was able to go without invention! Praying I'm that lucky third time around!

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I have had 2 homebirths.  Transition is the hardest.  My midwife's assistant helped me through it both times.

I took Bradley Method Childbirth classes so I knew what was going on in my body, so I wasn't scared (shaking, throwing up etc. are common in transition).

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