I'm pregnant and I'm feeling terrified of the day I should give birth.. Everyone around me say that it is very painful.. they felt as if they were gonna die. My own mum can't tell me anything as she had both of us c-sections. Any courage? I'm terrified.
2006-09-20 00:18:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just trust yourself. My wife had a natural birth...while I didn't feel her pain, I can tell you that she managed her pain.
There will be lots of help there (nurses, family, etc.) to help you. Just have a vision of your "happy place" when the pain is intense.
And remember this...pain is good...it is telling you that your body is working *exactly* as it should during the birth, so this should comfort you that the birth is proceeding well!
2006-09-20 00:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Not Going To Lie....Yes, It's Painful.
The Only Advice I Can Give You, Is Concentrate On After Giving Birth. You'll Be Holding This Tiny Life In Your Arms!!
After The Head Comes Out, Most Of The Pain Goes Away. The Contractions Are The Hardest Part.
Do Your Breathing Exercises They Really Do Help. Good Luck!!
2006-09-20 03:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by XXSEXY66XX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one thing.... Did you think of the pain when you decided to get pregnant? With everything good there comes something a little bad. I have a 15 month old and I remember during pushing I screamed at my husband that we were only haveing one child. I did have an epidural, but they stop it so you can push. I am now 7 months pregnant with my last child and we started "trying" when my daughter was 4 months. When you see your child don't expect to forget the pain right away, but trust me it will become unnoticable afterwards. You will have a very precious boy or girl. I think in all it is very well worth it. I think every first time parent has a little anxiety about the actual labor part. You are not alone. Also good luck and welcome to motherhood.
2006-09-20 00:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by h05ellasmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural labor I think is better. Yes it's painful but you can do it. When it's over you realize it was worth it. Don't be scared. I had my daughter with a Epidural and I still feel like they didn't give it to me till the last minute. so why did I bother. My son I didn't have anything and if I had my choice I would go natural anytime. Unless there is complications of coarse. With anything the not knowing makes you scared. The best advise I can give you is don't listen to negative people. Don't let people scare you into thinking you can't tolerate the pain. And don't feel bad if you decide at the last minute you need the Epidural it's okay to.
2006-09-20 00:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my 2nd son natural and it does hurt, but my doctor gave me a local shot in my cervix and it helped a lot. it is so much better then getting an epidural, cause with those you are numb from waste down and you can't move around for awhile after you deliver and the tube in your back sucks!! My 1st son i did have the epidural and i would much rather go natural. you are only in pain until its over and you did forget the pain almost immediately! no reason to be scared though it will all go just fine and you will wonder why you ever were scared! Congrats and good luck!
2006-09-20 01:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by Erin F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very painful and I'm sorry but my daughter is 11 and NO u do not forget the pain when u see the baby it's just worth it
I also had a C-section and although the pain during is not as bad the recovery is sooo much worse better to try and go natural and if the pain get's to much well that's why they make pain killers.....Congrats and goodluck
2006-09-20 00:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by Chris C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you will recover soon.I felt the same thing when i was 6 and 7 month pregnant but afte 8 i wanted it to be soon coz i felt like i had been pregnant for many years,sleeping only in the left side,...and for the many other dos and donts during pregnancy.mine was very painful with prolonged labour...but now i am fine and i have 13month beutiful girl.
Think that there are many people in a lot of pain with diff.disease for nothing but your's is for a CHILD.
May God be with you and i hope next time you will be asking about solid food,teething and something like that.
Good luck
2006-09-20 01:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by kidu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving birth is not painful, contractions are painful.....
but the actual birth part its like a cold shower on a very hot day.
once the baby is in position its like swimming down stream.
and most importantly the feel of your baby in your arms erases all the pain that was there before. its a worthy course and i would do it over and over again just to feel that joy and happiness in the end.
so dont worry about it. dont be terrified think about holding your baby not the process to it.....
2006-09-20 00:39:16 · answer #8 · answered by what???? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of pain depends on the person experiencing it. I go natural and don't experience pain that makes me wish to die. There are ways to deal with contractions without resorting to drugs, like self hypnosis, relaxation, being active (walking or swaying) as long as possible before the baby's head enters the birth canal, or water birth.
Childbirth is a lot like other things in life- take marriage for one. For every 1 person who tells you it is wonderful, there are 5 who will tell you to run or spend your life in he**.
Try to take relax and understand it's (for the majority), just a short time in life. Do your best to tune out fear mongers. In labor, I know my body has work to do, so I let my mind go elsewhere- relax the rest of my body as much as possible while the uterus contracts.
As my mother repeatedly points out each time I give birth, there is no shame in taking medication to take the edge off in childbirth. I, however, prefer to go without.
2006-09-20 00:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by auld mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the person, your state of mind , and pain tolerance. I had 3 children naturally, and even though I felt it was painful it's more of mind over matter. You just need to remember after some time the pain doesn't get any worse it just kinda of plateaus.
2006-09-20 00:28:24 · answer #10 · answered by Hopelessly Devoted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋