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Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Why or why not? As I get closer to the date I feel that I want to try to take this route, but everyone says the epi is a life saver!!! Any opinions or advice would be appreciated:)
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nadia
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I totally am. Well my first delivery I went in with an open mind, that if the pain was too much and I couldn't handle it I would ask for an epi. Which it did happen...only thing is I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and they had a hard time giving me the epidural. They injected it 3 times in my back and it never worked..never had the effects of it. Therefore for my second I figured I did it without any meds the first time I can do it again. Plus I don't want to go thru having my back stabbed several times again 
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| Posted 8/5/09 1:47 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I had always planned on going natural...no drugs, and did it for about 17 hours until a c/s was needed due to complications.
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MrsA714
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I am planning/considering it. I guess my main reason(s) are that I've heard the recovery may be a little easier. Also, I would really like to BF as soon afer the birth if possible but heard that sometimes after being medicated both the baby and/or mother may be too groggy to BF. I also like the idea of being able to move around freely during labor for as long as possible.
But who knows what will happen when the time actually comes  .
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| Posted 8/5/09 1:55 PM |
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by MrsA714
I am planning/considering it. I guess my main reason(s) are that I've heard the recovery may be a little easier. Also, I would really like to BF as soon afer the birth if possible but heard that sometimes after being medicated both the baby and/or mother may be too groggy to BF. I also like the idea of being able to move around freely during labor for as long as possible.
But who knows what will happen when the time actually comes .
ITA! I'll see how far I get 
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| Posted 8/5/09 1:57 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I am. After taking lamaze, speaking with a doula there, doing research, reading birth stories, watching movies, etc I think I am very informed on how the body works during labor/delivery.
There is no way I can know if I can handle the pain until I actually go through it, but I am going to try to use all the techniques i've learned when in labor.
I'm also going to try to labor at home for as long as possible to avoid interventions.
I know my plan change at any time due to circumstances beyond my control but I am going in knowing i'm going to try my hardest to have a natural birth.
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by MrsA714
I am planning/considering it. I guess my main reason(s) are that I've heard the recovery may be a little easier. Also, I would really like to BF as soon afer the birth if possible but heard that sometimes after being medicated both the baby and/or mother may be too groggy to BF. I also like the idea of being able to move around freely during labor for as long as possible.
But who knows what will happen when the time actually comes .
just so you know, I had a c-section and fed dd within an hour of birth and had her with me, in my arms the whole time I was in recovery
 
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| Posted 8/5/09 2:03 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Yes, I did it with DS and hope to do it again. You never know what you're in for - but I always had the mindset that I wanted to give it a shot when the time came and not to worry if "the plan" didn't work - that's life. When I got to the hospital with DS, I said to myself, "ok, if this is 3-4 cm dilated, then I'm ready to be signed up for an epi - if I'm further dilated, I'll stick it out longer - I was 9cm already).
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Dani77
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I def. want to give it a shot... I never liked drugs... and just the way that it is stuck in your back I don't like. We'll see how I am when that time comes around though. lol
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Marbo
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I didn't until very recently-I have somehow developed a major fear of the epi. I also found out that my mom delivered both me and my brother without it(me-7lb10oz, my bro-9lb2oz) so I figure if she can do it so can I. However, I haven't taken any classes or done any preparation for a drug-free birth, so I may very quickly change my mind when I actually go through it.
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| Posted 8/5/09 2:24 PM |
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Yes, I am definitely in the mindset that I want to go as long as possible without drugs. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, having been through several surgeries/recoveries, kidney stones and ruptured cysts
That being said- if I need it, I need it and I won't be ashamed or disappointed in myself if I can't do it.
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| Posted 8/5/09 2:27 PM |
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by JennyPenny
Yes, I am definitely in the mindset that I want to go as long as possible without drugs. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, having been through several surgeries/recoveries, kidney stones and ruptured cysts
That being said- if I need it, I need it and I won't be ashamed or disappointed in myself if I can't do it.
I am pretty much the same.
If I can do it without, great, but my mamma didn't raise no martyr..and if it's beyond what I can stand, and I can't stands no more...I'm getting the shot.
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browneyedgirl
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
no, not even considering it. been there, done that and the pain was unbearable. i will ask for an epi at the first moment i possibly can.
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| Posted 8/5/09 2:36 PM |
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by nadia
I totally am. Well my first delivery I went in with an open mind, that if the pain was too much and I couldn't handle it I would ask for an epi. Which it did happen...only thing is I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and they had a hard time giving me the epidural. They injected it 3 times in my back and it never worked..never had the effects of it. Therefore for my second I figured I did it without any meds the first time I can do it again. Plus I don't want to go thru having my back stabbed several times again
Pretty much my exact story as well, except they tried about 8-10 times before getting the epi in, and it also never took effect on me. What I am considering next time is a doula because when the pain was at its worst, I had nurses (who were great and I really cant complain about them) who encouraged the epi and kept asking why i wanted to avoid it, and were telling me the pain could last a lot longer and get a lot worse. i think having someone there encouraging me not to get the epi would be a huge help. I felt like I had to keep justifying it last time and everyone was saying come on, get it, why not. (the why not for me is bc it's only 50/50 that it will work, which I knew going into it, and it's very difficult to put in my spine, and the worst part is sitting there not able to move for 30 min w someone unsuccessfully stabbing you in the back saying cant you bend more, please try, just a little more. and me saying, no i can't, my spine is fused, it does not bend and there is nothing i can do about it!)
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by Ophelia
Posted by JennyPenny
Yes, I am definitely in the mindset that I want to go as long as possible without drugs. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, having been through several surgeries/recoveries, kidney stones and ruptured cysts
That being said- if I need it, I need it and I won't be ashamed or disappointed in myself if I can't do it.
I am pretty much the same.
If I can do it without, great, but my mamma didn't raise no martyr..and if it's beyond what I can stand, and I can't stands no more...I'm getting the shot.
Same here!
(Although I'm a BIG baby when it comes to pain, so I'm not holding out too much hope. Unless the hypnobabies program that I'm planning on taking can work miracles.)
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LemonHead
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I haven't considered a natural, non-medicated birth. I have a low pain threshold.
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HLT407
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I have every intention of going naturally without meds. It's just a desire I have. I feel as though I really can do it.. People have been doing it for ages- so I'm sure I can give it a shot. A second factor might be the anaphylactic shock I went into years ago when a dr administered pain drugs.. I'm okay with dying in pain if it means I don't die from drug allergies.. Seriously though, I am going in with the mindset that I will NOT have drugs. Should I need a csection, I better have a great set of drs on hand god forbid anything were to happen
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by MrsA714
I am planning/considering it. I guess my main reason(s) are that I've heard the recovery may be a little easier. Also, I would really like to BF as soon afer the birth if possible but heard that sometimes after being medicated both the baby and/or mother may be too groggy to BF. I also like the idea of being able to move around freely during labor for as long as possible.
But who knows what will happen when the time actually comes .
What she said 
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nadia
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Posted by mamabear
Posted by nadia
I totally am. Well my first delivery I went in with an open mind, that if the pain was too much and I couldn't handle it I would ask for an epi. Which it did happen...only thing is I have scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and they had a hard time giving me the epidural. They injected it 3 times in my back and it never worked..never had the effects of it. Therefore for my second I figured I did it without any meds the first time I can do it again. Plus I don't want to go thru having my back stabbed several times again
Pretty much my exact story as well, except they tried about 8-10 times before getting the epi in, and it also never took effect on me. What I am considering next time is a doula because when the pain was at its worst, I had nurses (who were great and I really cant complain about them) who encouraged the epi and kept asking why i wanted to avoid it, and were telling me the pain could last a lot longer and get a lot worse. i think having someone there encouraging me not to get the epi would be a huge help. I felt like I had to keep justifying it last time and everyone was saying come on, get it, why not. (the why not for me is bc it's only 50/50 that it will work, which I knew going into it, and it's very difficult to put in my spine, and the worst part is sitting there not able to move for 30 min w someone unsuccessfully stabbing you in the back saying cant you bend more, please try, just a little more. and me saying, no i can't, my spine is fused, it does not bend and there is nothing i can do about it!)
I delivered with a midwife the first time and this time as well. My midwife was very open minded and told me that if I wanted to get the epi---not to be ashamed and ask for it. But like I said definately for #2 I'm going for the whole midwifery experience
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| Posted 8/5/09 3:19 PM |
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I went in without a plan, and thank God I did because everything went a little wacky. I ended up delivering without pain meds after 17 hrs of active labor (and 2 weeks of pre-labor ) and it hurt more than i could ever describe. And i've been through ruptured ovarian cysts the size of peaches.
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Posted by browneyedgirl
no, not even considering it. been there, done that and the pain was unbearable. i will ask for an epi at the first moment i possibly can.
I've heard this from many people so I will have to agree with you I will be asking for an EPI AS SOON AS I WALK IN TO THE HOSPITAL .
Im Very Bad with pain I cry for a scratch
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Posted by faithann
I haven't considered a natural, non-medicated birth. I have a low pain threshold.
that and I am scared to death
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| Posted 8/5/09 3:59 PM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Went All Natural Drug Free before and God willing again
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emomma17
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
Noooooooooooooooooo as much as I would like to say yes and say I will be brave I can't, I am horrified! I will try my hardest to wait till the last minute that I can take it but yeah i can't even say that for sure until I am there!
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| Posted 8/5/09 4:47 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Is anyone considering a natural birth with no meds?
I've been fortunate enough to have 2 drug-free births. I did tons and tons of research and, although many people have wonderful epidural experiences, there are side-effects and some of them are pretty bad. I really felt like it was best to avoid it if possible.
My first birth was long and difficult and I can totally understand why some women feel they need an epidural. My second was a breeze and drugs would have been completely unnecessary.
If you really want a drug-free birth, find a supportive midwife or doctor. It's very hard to go natural when you have a nurse asking you every 15 min if you are ready for your epidural yet.
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