Want to hear some personal experiences from moms who have had natural birth,and moms who have had epidural trying to decide which method may be best for me
@beemommyof3, probably naturally I'm not sure not due for another 3 months
@beemommyof3, oh my that's scary . Ya I think I'm gonna try to push through it and if I can't then I will get epidural
@kambam, thanks I didn't know they offered all those tools to aid in natural birth. I'm gonna try to go natural and labor as long as possible but since it's my first don't know what to expect. Thank you for all of your tips
@kkmamax3, I don't think I could make it without epidural especially since it's my first I don't know what to expect
@beemommyof3, see I'm super nervous cause it's my first I would like to do natural if I can get through pain. My sis got epidural she said it only numbed one side . She has back problems now too.
I did both. Epidural sucked and left me with back pain. I will never do that again in life. Natural birth went super smooth but it was my 3rd so it may have just been because I have been through the process before. Once you get to the point you can't take the pain anymore it is pretty much over
Natural is easy recovery but takes some willpower to do. You should have someone at the birth who will support you and encourage you to finish and go natural. Mom, sister, doula, friends. There are many pain management options for natural such as: bath or shower, counter pressure massage, labor positions, laboring balls, tens unit, nitrous oxide inhaler. Ask your hospital what they can provide for a natural birth at your tour! If you're going natural it also helps to rest as much as possible before suspected labor and eat a decent meal before you labor at the hospital.
Got ya. I wouldn't let them induce unless medically necessary. But yeah. Natural and you have a plan b if needed. Good luck girl