So, the baby is coming soon. Have you decided whether you are going to have an epidural or not? Have you decided what was going to happen? Sometimes we are ready, but sometimes things are no longer in our control.
Most of us are quite sure that we are going to have a "natural" birth, including drug free. Others opt for the medications that make us comfortable. This quite often depends on our pain tolerance. There is no shame in having medication to help us through this time. Because of all the research that has been happening over all these years, child birth is no longer a horrible experience with tons of pain. We now have options at our finger tips.
There is some exceptions to the rule in regards to pain medication. Some women are terrified of needles, or just want to have the least invasive birth possible. There are other options for them in this case (e.g. laughing gas). Some women just have no choice because of technical difficulties, and others just want to be comfortable.
What ceases to amaze me is that now we do have a choice whether we would like natural or a C-section, and it doesn't even have to depend on the circumstances. What is even stranger is the fact that some women even opt for the C-section because they want to avoid the pain of childbirth. So, you avoid the pain of birthing, but what about the incision that you have to deal with afterwords? And have you thought about the pain with that as well? Major surgery can be pretty painful.
For the epidural, have you thought of the complications that could happen during and throughout this? I guess as women, we don't think of the implications, we just want the quick fix. I won't scare you with the details of my experience, just be careful.
I have experienced both natural birth and C-section, and let me tell you, I would rather pick the natural birth, no matter the tons of complications that went with it. The recovery afterwords is so much easier and quick compared to the slow recovery of the C-section. After a Cesarean (since the major muscle was cut), you can't do abdominal exercises for 6 weeks or longer. That definitely can be a drag. Once again, my experiences with these two are quite grotesque, so I won't scare you with them.
What I am trying to say with this article is: do your research. Don't let other people scare you with their stories (that is why I didn't tell you my stories), but still be open minded to what is available for you. Educate yourself, and your spouse or significant other. Make a plan, and try to stick to it (unless circumstances change it of course). Each experience is unique, so please take it day by day and try to enjoy life. - 30224
Most of us are quite sure that we are going to have a "natural" birth, including drug free. Others opt for the medications that make us comfortable. This quite often depends on our pain tolerance. There is no shame in having medication to help us through this time. Because of all the research that has been happening over all these years, child birth is no longer a horrible experience with tons of pain. We now have options at our finger tips.
There is some exceptions to the rule in regards to pain medication. Some women are terrified of needles, or just want to have the least invasive birth possible. There are other options for them in this case (e.g. laughing gas). Some women just have no choice because of technical difficulties, and others just want to be comfortable.
What ceases to amaze me is that now we do have a choice whether we would like natural or a C-section, and it doesn't even have to depend on the circumstances. What is even stranger is the fact that some women even opt for the C-section because they want to avoid the pain of childbirth. So, you avoid the pain of birthing, but what about the incision that you have to deal with afterwords? And have you thought about the pain with that as well? Major surgery can be pretty painful.
For the epidural, have you thought of the complications that could happen during and throughout this? I guess as women, we don't think of the implications, we just want the quick fix. I won't scare you with the details of my experience, just be careful.
I have experienced both natural birth and C-section, and let me tell you, I would rather pick the natural birth, no matter the tons of complications that went with it. The recovery afterwords is so much easier and quick compared to the slow recovery of the C-section. After a Cesarean (since the major muscle was cut), you can't do abdominal exercises for 6 weeks or longer. That definitely can be a drag. Once again, my experiences with these two are quite grotesque, so I won't scare you with them.
What I am trying to say with this article is: do your research. Don't let other people scare you with their stories (that is why I didn't tell you my stories), but still be open minded to what is available for you. Educate yourself, and your spouse or significant other. Make a plan, and try to stick to it (unless circumstances change it of course). Each experience is unique, so please take it day by day and try to enjoy life. - 30224
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Anna Snyder is a loving young mother of 3 angelic jewels. She loves to learn anything about maternity and pregnancy. She currently owns a online maternity clothing shop so check it out, it is Your one stop online maternity clothing and accessories shop
