Natural or epidural?

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I’m pregnant for the second time and am debating if I should go natural this time. My only hold up is I had contractions that lasted 10 mins long when I was pushing. Has anyone else had that and what would you recommend? My pain tolerance is pretty good but I don’t know if I could do 10 min contractions with only a 30-45 second break.

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U don’t need to make a definite decision now. Maybe start natural and see how u go. If u need/want pain relief, there are other options u can try before opting for epidural. 
I was adamant I wanted a natural water birth but my contractions were every 2-3 mins lasting over a minute each right from the get go and after 9 hours, I couldn’t cope anymore and had an epidural.
It’s ok to change ur mind on the day.

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I did an epidural for my first and have now done three non medicated births. I didn’t do any intervention. I highly recommend a birthing class, Lamaze, reading Ina Mays book and just doing some research on best techniques that work for you. For me personally I labor most of the time on a birthing ball with my husband doing pressure points on my back, I walk around and get in a shower or tub if need be. I love non medicated so much more than epidural! Love the freedom to do as I want during birth and I heal so much faster after birth.

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Laughing gas. If you want to do natural, ask for the laughing gas with those long ones it really helps

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Your second labor and delivery could be completely different. Start out requesting no medication and if it gets to be too much then go ahead and get some assistance. No need to have it set it stone. Especially so you don’t set yourself up for disappointment.

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You could try doing natural and if anything get the laughing gas or if u change your mind rearmost u can still request epidural?

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It honestly depends on you.
I had both my first and second fully natural. ( I’m a baby when it comes to pain) but I did it. 
My third I was induced and my contractions were practically on top of each other and I just couldn’t handle it & needed the epidural. 
There’s options though, some do laughing gas or whatever, there’s iv meds, & of course the epidural. Focus on your breathing whichever you choose and you’ll be good ❤️

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My first and second deliveries were entirely different. First was an induction with an OP baby so I had intense back labor and contractions on top of each other the entire time and needed the epidural. Unfortunately for me though the epidural didn't work. Second baby I went into labor on my own and had done lots of work to prepare my pelvis for birth and spinning babies exercises to help baby be in the best spot. I didn't feel any real pain until the drive to the hospital and once they checked me in triage I was already 10cm dilated. So my recommendation if you want to go natural is to put in the work on your body/pelvic alignment before labor day. See it as like training for a marathon. I did the program from One Strong Mama and loved it. In labor itself I recommend having a doula and doing your best to relax your body with each contraction, especially your jaw.

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I say go with the flow be open to pain support if you need or want it, and never think u are a bad mom or you lost taking the pain relief. We take ty when we got fevers too...
I have done 2 natural births, 1 epidural that worked and 2 epidurals that failed bitlrths. If the epidural worked for me it would be my go to if I felt I couldn't go on in the labor processes. My natural births were lovely and amazing but I don't feel any dif from that to my pain relief ones actually I was so happy I had a successful one as he was forced out 😬. 
You chooses whatever you think is best for you, and don't worry.

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