I am going into the labour room with my sister in september and was just wondering what it was like!
I have given birth but was spaced on meds and at the clean end!
2006-08-06 07:35:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Supporting a women giving birth, can be a beautiful experience, and you have a closeness to the baby, even as its growing up. I have been there when all my grandchildren have been born and i love it, the last birth was the worse, but you just need to support them the best you can.
2006-08-06 07:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by donua1022 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was there with my mother when she gave birth. I was BARELY a few weeks pregnant myself and wanted to see the experience. However it is hard to describe because each delivery is different. Some women defecate while giving birth, some women have to have an episiotomy when giving birth, some births have to be assisted with a vacuum or foreceps to get the child out.
I would say if you are not squeemish about seeing body fluids, the watching the birth will be okay. I think it was more difficult seeing her in such pain and discomfort and knowing that there was nothing I can do to assist her.
However, I stood by her side and watched the birth through an overhead mirror. It was her 6th delivery, so it was pretty routine. I was in another delivery with my friend, but she had to have an Emergency C-section.
2006-08-06 08:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I watched my nephew being born when i was 13 and then my niece when I was 16. It is a long wait as you well know, but it is magical to see the tiny baby come out and take its first breath, I was gutted that I couldn't see the third being born.
It was a little scary with my nephew as there were quite a few complications, he stopped breathing etc but it was still a fantastic experience. I would love to see it again, it was more enjoyable than giving birth!!
2006-08-06 09:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was Blessed to be there when 3 of my grandchildren were born!! Help your sister stay calm ! Remind her that the memory of the pain will fade almost instantly! It's not messy as you might think. Hold her hand reassure her and kiss the baby. You will be in awe for the rest of your life! And you can tell your niece or nephew you have do what I say cause I was there when You were born!! P. S. Be nice with the camera angles
2006-08-06 08:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Star of Florida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a number of time been present at births. If you allow it to be it can be a very spiritual experience. Speak very softly. Noise disturbs women in labor. Remain calm and try to help keep the mother calm. Birth is a miracle. Fear intensifies pain so hopefully the mother will be an informed patient. Explain what is happening to her as things process along.
2006-08-06 07:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at the birth of two of our children and it was probably the most wonderful experience of my life. Your sister will need lots of support and encouragement during the labour and the birth and I am sure she will be really grateful that you are there.
2006-08-06 07:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I did, I went in for my mum with my liitle brother over a year ago, and I can tell ya that I went all faint hearted and went wobbly on my feet, but saying that I didn't know what was going on, and I hadn't experiance it for myself. I was at the other end of the room, going green, imagining all the pain she was In,
BUT
Like a few paople have said, Its totally different being the one who's giving birth, I loved it 7months ago, but I suppose its different now that I know what its all about, and if I knew what I know now, I think I would of enjoyed it!!!
2006-08-06 07:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by xXx Janette xXx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.i have had 3 kids myself, but when my neighbour neared the end of her pregnancy they asked me if i would go with them when she went into labour. The husband was worried he might not cope because when the 1st child was born he panicked a bit. It was the most magical experience for me. To see a new life enter the world is indescribable. Totally fantastic!
2006-08-06 08:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by doodlepol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have. I was my best friends birth partner. It was the hardest yet most moving thing that I have ever experienced. Take snaks and drinks and be ready for the long haul. Remember to mop her brow and hold her hand. Forget every intimate part of her you might see immediately. Read up or go to classes with her so you know when to tell her to push, pant etc. Enjoy it.
2006-08-06 07:42:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I haven't been in the room when someone is giving birth. However, having a spouse, close friend or relative, a doula, or partner with you is completely normal. I believe that most women have someone there whom they can rely on.
Congratulations and good luck!
2006-08-06 07:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋