thats one thing im not looking foward too
but me and my boyfriend want to have kids
later on, but im so afraid of labor
it looks like so much pain.
i want to hear from mothers who have went through it. how is it and what did you feel like
before after during etc...
i know that now we have a lot of medications
to take away the pain, thank god ♥
2006-08-31 04:45:09 · 29 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
well first let me tell you that i got pregnant at age 17 and i was scared to death of giving birth!! but its different for everyone! for me it felt like horrible period cramps!! and lots and lots of pressure!! but at 8centimeters dialated i got an epidural, and i was fine giving birth and after i had her i was very sore it was really swollen down there and i had torn close to my pee hole so the absolute worse part for me was trying to pee afterwards, it burned sooo bad that i dreaded peeing, but it isnt that bad they gave me all kinds of painpills and my husband was right there with me trying to help me and for me it was a great experience! i am going to do it again in fact! we are trying to get pregnant again! so please dont worry it really isnt as bad as people say it is, people scared me absolutely to death before i had my little girl!! but now i am as happy as ever!!all you ahve to think about is people do this every day all thetime people in the old days would have 15 kids!! so imagine!! its not that bad if it was people would have so many kids!
2006-08-31 04:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by sammie nicole 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it is the most amazing experience in my life. I love giving birth it is way better than pregnancy! I've done it three times. And want to do it again at least twice more. Yes it does hurt, but it's a different kind of pain...because you know it's going to be worth it in the end since you will have a baby. I think it hurt way more afterward while my uterus was shrinking back and I was starting to breastfeed. Pushing is the best! The worse part of the actual labor is definitely the last couple hours when the contractions are really strong and close. But I've done it all the ways you can...with an epideral, with narcotics, and with absolutely nothing. Recovery is better without the epideral, but if you do get it you will barely feel anything until after it wears off.
2006-08-31 12:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by mommyem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When u decide to take that step, make sure your mature enough to handle it. Learn all you can about the process, know in your mind about the average woman's experience. Some have problems and need assistance others don't. Some can't cope with the pain of labour and birthing, others say huh easy. Some labours are quick, some go for days, slowly progressing to birth. Know the basic's be informed. Medications taken for pain relief during labour is not always good for baby. You sound very young to be making this decision yet and i would advise to wait until your in your 20's b4 start family. But know that pregnancy and labouring, birthing in a positive mind frame can be the most rewarding experience you'll eva have.
2006-08-31 12:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ms CMP5260 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every woman's labor is different. It all depends on your circumstances. I was scared to death. I was 2 weeks late and had to be induced. I was in really hard labor for about 7 1/2 hours before they would give me an epidural. Once I got that, there wasn't much pain, but it wore off before I could start pushing. It was painful, but in the end it was all worth it. I would do it again, and I plan to 3 more times....hopefully. It may be the greatest pain you will ever feel, but it's also the pain you will forget the fastest because you will have a beautiful little baby to show for it.
2006-08-31 12:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by tiece20 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be very painful, but you know there is a purpose to the pain. I have found that lying down during the pushing part is more painful. Squatting is alot better, the gravity helps. The contractions hurt. It is like a tightening in your stomach. When it is time for the baby to come out it feels like you are being stretched to the limit and it burns. Almost like a really big poop! Then when it is out you feel relief. The drugs don't help much. Mine lasted through one contraction. My epideral didn't help at all. Yes it is very painful, but as they say you don't think about it after the baby is born. Also, the week or 2 after is painful too, and when your milk dries up is painful.
2006-08-31 11:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by marlenekay4 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all women should give birth, first of all. And the horror stories can even be worth listening to. There are many woman who describe it as pushing a bowling ball through a keyhole!! Did you know that before you get that screaming little bloody bundle of joy, you will have the most horrific pain and you'll most likely even rip your flesh between your anus and vagina. Sometimes the doctor cuts that open with scissors! Think it over before you choose pregnancy. It's not for everyone, and many women only do it once or never at all for these reasons. Don't listen to religious NUTS who tell you 'childbirth is what god made you for'. THAT is BULLSH!T, so don't listen to that sexist garbage.
2006-08-31 13:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor is painful truthfully. I have given birth 4 times. The most recently was on July 31st/ The contractions are the worse part. Try to relax as much as possible.....no relaxing makes it work....with my first 2 children I didn't use any medications and the labor went really well......with my third I had an epidural but it didn't work....pushing didn't hurt for me and I didn't need a slit or stitches so recovery was easy....I was back up and going soon after........the biggest labor was 4 weeks ago though...I didn't feel any contractions or pain until after wards because after 3 vaginal births I was given an emergency cesarean! Recovery is horrible....I didn't get to see my child being born because I was so drugged up that I passed out the second he was out....I then had to wait all day to see him ....I was walking and moving around soon after but I like to bounce back quick and it's not even allowed even if you feel great. Good luck and count your blessings if you have a vaginal delivery I would take 5,000 of them over a cesarean.
2006-08-31 12:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by Honey Dip 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it feels like really bad menstral cramps. Then you feel a lot of pressure, like you want to crap a buick. Sorry for the graffics..but thats the only way i could explain. It is quite painfull but its worth it afterwards. It only lasts so long... There are epidurals, that way you dont feel anything from the chest down. But keep in mind they do let it wear off so you can feel the pushing. Its really nothing to be scared of. Theres doctors and nurses there to tell you what you need to do and help you if there may be any problems.
2006-08-31 11:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by sher_1107 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well,my daughters birth,my first child,shes 5 now hurt like hell,i wanted to die,i made the mistake of having dumbass midwives who kkept pushing me to do natural.now iam a tiny girl and i hardly gained any weight during pregnancy and my daughter weighed 7lbs 13 oz so that was huge for me.i cursed them out and yelled i wanted an e;epidural but they said i was too far along and had to do it natural.they only gave me a little Demerol which did nothing for the pain but made me loopy,lol.i ended up having a huge tear and needed stiches down there which hurt like hell,lol.i was sore for about 2 weeks but i felt good cause i had my beautiful daughter after that. my bfs sister said they knew i was young and took advantage of me.i had just turned 18 when i had my daughter.i was much wiser with my son who's 3.i had an epidural and a doctor and hardly any pain at all and best of all no stiches.my son was premature though so he only weighed 5 lbs 11oz.best advice i can give you is go for a doctor and an epidural.and even if you experience alot of pain its all worth it in the end.
2006-09-01 00:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by ecstasyg83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had three vaginal deliveries. Yes it hurt but it's worth it. Just think of the reward you get for that few hours of pain. It isn't a constant pain and you can take classes that teach you how to control the pain and relax Thru it. Take advantage of these classes when you decide to have children. Like you said there are medications to help you. You'll see after it's over it wasn't that bad and you have a wonderful child in your arms to love and all is wonderful!
2006-08-31 11:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by noneofyourbizwax 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have had 2 kids i wont lie to u its hurts my first one was only 6 hours it wasn't to bad but my 2ND one i had back labor for 32 hours had to get a epidural to take the pain away but it is a very good moment when they come out Ur in a little pain after wards but it goes away when u have Ur kids u are not thinking about the pain anymore i done my first on natural with no meds
2006-08-31 12:00:27 · answer #11 · answered by elizabeth n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋