No epidural tips- breathing? positions?

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Hi guys I'm going to try my best not to get an epidural I really want a natural birth if I can. Obviously if I can't deal with the pain or it's better for baby I will get one. Can you please share your experiences if you did not have an epidural and what helped you? Looking for best breathing tips and positions that work! please only positive comments here

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I had back labor like a bitch and I utilized my bath tub and it was amazing. It saved me! And rocking on my hands and knees.

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Complete relaxation helps a ton. As in every secret muscle you never thought of. The Bradley method taught me this and got me through 2 natural births. Keep changing positions to keep the baby progressing. If you stop dilating, nipple stimulation will restart harder contractions to get you progressing.

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Don't lie down. Keep walking and moving. The worst five minutes of my birth were the five they tried to have me lie in bed. Whenever I had a contraction I would count to 72 if it sucked because by the time I got there the contraction would be over.

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Water, holding onto anything for dear life, not being afraid to be loud!, and lots of counter pressure

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I hid in the shower. That really helped with my back labor

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Try to find Bradley Method Classes! We did them and it helped tremendously!

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The best part of going without epidural is you get to move around. I found leaning over the bed resting elbows on the bed was the best position, and you can swing your hips round in circles when the pain gets bad. Let gravity speed labour up and the best bit is you'll be up and able to get around as soon as baby slips out. Just remember when each wave hits that as soon as baby is here the pain just stops :)

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I'm using Hypnobabies and I have a doula!!

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I suggest going to a birth class! My husband and I just finished up ours and I feel confident that we can have an I medicated birth (unless something goes wrong). We learned all about when to go in, massage, breathing, walking, birth balls, etc etc.

No epidural tips- breathing? positions?

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