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I'm not pregnant, but I was reading the post about being terrified of giving birth, and I was wondering what the majority of here thought!
Vote and explain!! It could/will definitely help other soon-to-be/future mommys!
I'm having a VBAC homebirth! My midwife has quite a bit of experience with them so I'm pretty excited! =)
VBAC is a vaginal birth after cesarean & I will be birthing at home. =)
@amnystik: oooooooooooooooh haha that makes sense! Wow, won't that be difficult? I had heard you can't do that after you have a c-section! (sorry if too personal, I'm genuinely curious!)
@LaviniaRose2013: To me it will be easier than a repeat cesarean & the american college of obstetrics & gynecology recommends that if a mom is low risk that she should be able to try for a vbac if she wishes, so I feel pretty confident. I'm staying out of the hospital merely b/c we have a high low risk first time mom cesarean rate already AND they don't allow VBACs (even thought they are equipped for them). They told my best friend the only way she'd get to have her baby vaginally (vbac) was if she "came through the door with the baby between your legs" That was pretty much enough for me. =/ I have a great midwife though who is incredibly experienced with VBACS and will be here the entire time able to watch me.. if something goes wrong I live less than 5 minutes from the hospital. She's only had to tranfer one laboring mom in the last 2 1/2 years and they already expected that b/c the momma had low amniotic fluid. I know I could always be number #2 but I also know that IF I were, it'd be because I really needed the transfer and cesarean and not just b/c it was "inconvenient" for the doctors or hospital. =)
@amnystik: Thanks for all the info! I had never even thought of that!
Where do you live in Texas (if you don't mind revealing)? I'm in Houston, so I definitely want to know what hospital it was, so I can stay away!
@LaviniaRose2013: I actually live a couple hours southwest of Houston in the "crossroads" if you've ever heard the term. I'm sure that there are hospitals that allow them there in Houston, but from what I've heard finding a provider can still be difficult. =/
My first was vaginal in a hospital but didn't go as planned and almost ended in a C Section. My future second child I would LOVE to have a home birth but they are illegal in my state so I will be having another vaginal hospital birth hoping this time I can go drug free and avoid complications that lead to having to take the meds.
@MarryMeTiffany: Wow I had no idea that in some states it is illegal! Sheesh now I know never to move to any of them. lol You could still get a CNM though and that may help with your wishes for a natural birth... that and a doula and staying home as long as possible! lol
I don't plan on getting pregnant for a LONG time, but my mom had 3 out of her 5 children at home (me included), and I have always planned on having my children at home as well. My future husband thinks it's wierd, because he's never heard of it before, but I'm going to talk him into it.
@amnystik: I had a midwife when I had my son but do to falling in the shower I had to be induced which lead to some side effects I was stuck in mhmmm doggie style position threw my entire 16 hour labor and I was going in and out of conciousness on oxygen the whole time it was nuts. I ended up having to get an epidural at 7c dialted because being in that position for so long was uncomfortable and I was in so much pain but that position was the only way to keep my sons heartrate at a safe level in other position it dropped. I was prepped for a c section but thankfully ended up being able to have him vaginally.
I gave birth vaginally my first time, and plan to do so again. I'd love to attempt a water birth this time, but we'll see. I don't like to get my heart set on any plan in particular.
@MarryMeTiffany: OMGoodness! Well next time I'm sure you won't have THOSE same complications atleast! Even though it isn't the "normal" position I bet you being on all fours throughout most of your labor helped with you still get your vaginal birth. That is QUITE a situation though!
I'll be having a natural/unmedicated vaginal birth at a hospital or birth center (we still haven't decided which we're going with yet). I would love to have a water birth, but we are waiting to see if our insurance will cover the birth center--you would think it would be a no-brainer for the company since it's cheaper than the hospital.
@amnystik here is a list of statlegatee where they stand on the whole home birth (mid-winery) issue: http://mana.org/statechart.htmlaf
I am not pregnant, but we'll have a birthing center birth the first time around with a midwife attending. After that I'd love a home birth.
@missrain: Thanks! I actually came across that list the other day (accidentally) but didn't realize what it was. lol I totally just informed DH though that until we're done having babies we can't move to any of those "illegal" states.
I'm not pregnant and not ready to be for a year at least, but I love this topic (hey, I teach human sexuality and love anything to do with women's health AND my partner is a nurse). I would love to have a home birth, however, that's not a possibility for me. I have some health issues and know that I will have a high risk pregnancy when that occurs. My reproductive endocrinologist knows my opinions and thoughts, and is aware that I plan to have a midwife and doula. Ideally I'd have a water birth, or at least labor for a bit in the water. My RE is okay with me birthing in different positions, if it works out that way - (but I realize that complications do occur). If you read up on it, women give birth on their back with legs up b/c it's easier on the dr - not the woman. It also makes it harder for the baby to make it down the canal (think of how the pelvis is shaped).
I had an emergency c-section after baby's heart rate kept dropping during the start of labor. I didn't even get a chance to have any contractions.
When I went to see the Dr. for my post week checkup, he said if I were to have another baby, I could either just schedule a c-section or I could try for a regular labor. I am undecided what I want to do- I have enough work on my hands just convincing husband that we should have another baby.
I had a Natural birth.... I tried for the epi, but it didnt work.... 30 min of pushing and he was out, the pain was worth it
I hope to have a vaginal birth at the hospital with no medication or interventions. I'll pray things work out for me that way.
I will be having my baby naturally in a birth center with a midwife. I'm really excited. I plan to have a water birth, or at least labor in the tub. I love that they are all about following your body, listening to your body's signals, and about the mom being comfortable. I can do whatever I want to be comfortable.
that was one reason I chose not to have an epidural, it anesthesizes the entire lower half of your body, you can't feel the baby move down the birth canal, and having to lay on your back the whole time - not being allowed to labor in a tub or walking around - and laying down to give birth goes against gravity so it's even harder than it should be to push the baby out! I didn't want that.
It seems to be the most common question people ask when they find out I'm giving birth naturally in a birth center (where they don't even have pain meds), "what if you can't handle the pain and need meds?!"
@KatyElle: it's my first :) I did watch my sister give birth at the same birth center this year and it was the most amazing thing. She said she felt so empowered having a natural birth.
@miss-spunkin: So to repeat the question you said you get all the time... what do you do if you can't handle the pain? Tough it out? I would love to try to have my children naturally (I won't love the pain) but I agree with what you've said about being able to listen to your body better and cope the way we were created to. But a part of me is soooooo scared that it'll get to a point where I won't be able to take it any longer and I'd want the drugs.
Im nowhere near having a baby, but ideally I would like to deliver vaginally, without drugs and preferably a home birth. I had never even thought about a home birth, until I read Mrs Avocados birth story. It really inspired me.
http://thatwifeblog.com/2010/05/the-birth-of-t1-part-i/
Dont just read that post - there are a ton that discuss the birth, but also finding the midwife, how she came to that decision, etc.
So I of course just googled "home birth illegal" and came across something that says it is illegal to hire a direct-entry midwife or certified professional midwife for a home birth in 23 states BUT that it is legal in all 50 states to have a home birth with a certified nurse widwife.
Additionally, there was a line that said no state prosecutes women that give birth outside of a hospital. Of course, this was from wikipedia so who knows how reliable this info is. Just wanted to share!
Back to the subject, I had a natural vaginal birth without an epidural (didn't have time) however they did give me Staytol (sp?) to help with the pain about 30 minutes prior to pushing. My labor was only about 6 hours start to finish.
For my next child (whenever that may be) I would like to have a water birth in a birth center. However, DH thinks it's weird to have a baby outside of a hospital, but I'm sure I'll be able to convince at some point.
I had one without pain meds and Pitocin to speed things up and then the second I ended up getting an epidural at 10cm (very uncommon). We are trying for #3 and I plain to have a med free birth.
@miss-spunkin: That's SO awesome! We don't have any birhting centers where I live. You should totally check out the book by Ina May "Guide to Childbirth" I mean she IS like the unmedicated birth guru and their success rate is ALMOST unimaginable!
I would definitely suggest to you AND @MissSawyer: Prepare for TRANSITIION but know that you're close when you hit it. Just about EVERY woman goes through that period when she "can't do this!" but it seems to be in that time of transition right before your body is ready to push that this happens and not so much just from "labor".
I know that it's very likely that I too will have this moment, but also know that having this moment is better than me just having a cesarean (that's what I'd HAVE to have in the hospitals here b/c they don't do VBACs).
For you ladies that what to go natural here's a pdf I found that you can print out to help with coping with pain and labor/birhting positions & techniques! It's only like 12 pages so MUCH better for my DH who kinda freaked at the size of the birhting partner AND you can print it and have it with you for easy reference =)
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/pdfs/comfort-in-labor-simkin.pdf
My DD was born vaginally, without medication, at a hospital with a midwife. I was hoping for a waterbirth but there wasn't time and she had pooped in the womb so I couldn't go in the tub.
We've started talking about TTC again and I really want a home birth.
Anyone had a water birth before? I see my midwife on the 13th, but I'm likely going to need an IV during labor because last time I was positive for Group B strep. I can't seem to find anything online about whether or not that prevents me from attempting one...
@KatyElle: I would think that if you did have it and needed IV antibiotics then it might very well keep you from one... but then again if you can walk around with an IV I don't see why you couldn't just take it with you to the tub and just keep your arm on the side... or even make them tape that sucker up like is you were gonna take a shower! lol
@amnystik: I figure it's not like I'm going to be swimming around in there, so maybe we can rig something up, or maybe I can just sort of sit in the tub for awhile beforehand, and then sit in the chair thingy when it's time to push.
@KatyElle: yea... if anything you could just get in anyways! bah! lol I mean really who are they to tell the laboring woman she can't get some relief from sitting in a warm tub. lol
@amnystik: My midwife seems very cool, I had a really good experience my first birth, but this time I want to try something different. I will see what she says, I don't have my heart set on a water birth, but I know that since I'm going the no pain meds route this time possibly, water relaxes me a lot anyway. I almost always take a bath when I'm stressed out.
@KatyElle: When we give chemo some people need a line that is kind of like a permanent IV. It stays in for months and we have them wrap it with plastic wrap, the press and seal kind works the best. Or they could take the IV out after giving you the anitbiotics. Lots of options, and I don't think the IV would stop you from having a water birth.
@MrsMeNow: The IV has to stay dispensing the antibiotics the entire time you're in labor and giving birth, otherwise the strep can be passed to the baby and cause complications, so I'd likely need the continuous dosage.
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