While I would say that ultimately only you can decide what is best for you, I will tell you that I had three pretty good sized boys (7 1/2 up to just over 8 lbs), all naturally. In a way it is neat to be able to say I had three natural childbirth experiences, but to be honest, it hurt like you-know-what. If I were going to have another baby, I would insist on an epidural. In fact, I asked for one with the last child, but my labor progressed too quickly to get it done.
Sorry, rant over. Back to your original question, for me I would say lots of walking between now and then. Have you taken any prepared childbirth classes? Oh, and unless it is the most comfortable for you, do not let them put you flat of your back. It is the worst. Good luck.Im due in a couple of weeks some advice?
Eat less and replace it with cereal. It helps your bowels afterwords. I planned natural, didn't happen though. A friend of mine said that she wishes that her first child would not have been natural so she could enjoy it more instead of the pain and throwing up (most people get nausea). Her second she used an epidural, which made her regret her choice the first time around.
i had a natural birth and i feel good about it, my advice is you be the boss, before you go into labour talk with your birthing partner about your wishes so they know what to do. to get through the pain focus on something else, maybe a clock or count through the contraction, something other then what your going through, just keep thinking i can do this, i will get through this, also try lots of different positions, one may give you much more relief then another. hot water or a heat pad on the area where it hurts the most is good aswell, goodluck and congrat's on becoming a mummy ! its the best job in the world!
My friend had two natural births, and I think there were three factors involved in her success: mental focus, support, and hospital policy. If you do not have all three, it will be very hard. I, too, wanted a natural birth, and had all the mental focus and stamina for pain that I could muster, but my husband was not 100% supportive of my choice, I had no doula, and certain hospital policies led me to eventually choose the epidural. (They did not let me move freely after my water broke, and so flat on my back for 8 hours, the baby did not move down the birth canal and my cervix was stopped at 7 cm. I simply had to have the epidural to finish without a C-section. Incidentally, I do not regret anything, but I still wish I could try an un-medically assisted birth one day)
Best of luck!!
Hi its normal to be nervous, Im expecting my 7th child and have been nervous will all my births. Out of the 6 babies Ive already had 3 have been completely natural. Some tips are: to relax and remeber your body was designed to give birth, Dont be afraid, fear causes more pain, Surround yourself with things that make you comfortable. Think about meeting your baby and holding him or her in your arms. During transistion you may feel like you cant do it, this is completely normal, Have someone there to tell you calmly but firmly that you CAN and ARE doing it, try to get yourself to relax once again by breathing or focusing on a though or object. Lastly go with the contractions dont fight against them because they are whats going to allow you and your baby to meet
Take care and Good luck!
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