natural labor wimp?

Question

So I really like the idea of natural labor because I've heard it goes much faster and I like the idea of doing it without drugs. I am not opposed to epidural but I want to see if I can go without.  But I also am worried that I'll chicken out because I don't think I have a very good pain tolerance. Anyone out there who has done natural labor have tips for me on how to not be scared?

Answer

Information is power. Take classes, watch YouTube, look up techniques and how to cope with the pain. Have a game plan for delivery. If you go in not sure of yourself, you're more likely to get an epidural (nothing wrong with that if it happens!)

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Take it one contraction at a time, don't try to fight the contractions, remember that the contraction will peak and then start coming down, keep your face, jaw and shoulders relaxed, eat lightly and stay hydrated, move around, sit on a birthing ball, sit in the tub, rock in a rocking chair etc. Remember that when the contractions are insanely intense and you start doubting yourself and the contractions are on top of one another- you are in transition and almost done! I agree with a pp, educate yourself and watch lots of birth videos!

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I don't know who told u that natural labor seems faster..but I'll tell u this much. .the 3 hrs I waited to get the epidural felt like 24 hrs.
I'm not saying don't try,  DO try..
I personally have very high tolerance to pain ( to put it in perspective,  I used to get pierced all over my body and hang off the ceiling from from hooks attached to my piercings,  at fetish parties). And I still ended up not wanting to continue natural labor after 3 hrs of horrible contractions.
After epidural, I actually enjoyed my labor and delivery...
U can definitely try, just know that NOTHING can prepare u for the reality of labor pains

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