I do mean after you go into labor. I know some people that delivered in about 2 hours, but some stay in labor forever. Just curious though....
2006-10-09 06:52:05 · 11 answers · asked by dangerously in love 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Get an epidural...they sometimes relax the body so much that the cervix will dilate very quickly. You can also get a paracervical block, which makes you pain free for about an hour at a time.
2006-10-09 07:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many great tricks are taught in various birthing classes. Almost painless though? 'Fraid not, unless you get the epidural really early ;) Labor is painful. Contractions hurt. And there is never any way to get your body to speed the process up, unfortunately.
However, I will tell you this: as traumatic as my first birth experience was and as scary as my second was (for a few weeks before I had an emerg c/s), once you hold that child in your arm it's like someone gave you a drug to induce amnesia. I mentally remember that I was in pain, but no part of my body reacts to it. I have problems with kidney stones, and I can assure you that when I think of the times I've had an attack, I literally cringe and double over a bit. Childbirth does not, IME, leave that kind of "memory scar."
Best of luck!
2006-10-09 14:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how your body is. My second child was born 2 hours, 45 minutes after I woke up in labor. She would have been sooner, but we were waiting for the doctor. I took a nice hot shower, it relaxes your muscles so you can dialate faster. I did it because I felt I needed to shave, which I don't recommend when you are having contractions. ;o) Granted, it was quick, not painless. By the time I got to the hospital I was too late for any pain meds.
2006-10-09 14:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by JENNIFER G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to make it a certain way. Every woman is different, and so is every pregnancy. I was actually lucky to have a painless labor and delivery. Without drugs, I mean. Contractions are very uncomfortable, but they weren't painful or unbearable like I've heard. I guess my mom was the same way. It's the one thing I've actually been lucky with!
2006-10-09 14:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor is different for every woman and every pregnancy. If your body is ready, willing and able you may have an "easier" labor than someone else. The only way to prepare yourself is by educating yourself and taking prenatal classes so you are as best prepared as you can be. Good luck.
2006-10-09 13:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Laura C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
labor is different from woman to women. my longest labor/birth lasted a total of 3 hours but my sister it took her 27 hours. i don't think there is any way to make it quick or painless. i think it is who you are.
2006-10-09 13:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by deener1977 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to sure but, one thing that worked for me
was walking alot.
After five labors I walked alot on my last labor
and she came out FAST within 20 minutes to be exact.
If I would of known this I would of walked on all the others.
But like somone said each one is different.
Hope I helped some.
Good Luck.
2006-10-09 14:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by Solitaire 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
exercise and keep your muscles (especially and pelvic) strong. Ask your doctor what is safe for you. My labors always went fast, and there was no damage done to me from the labor.
2006-10-09 13:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by jesse s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everybody is different. If you are pregnant, I will pray for a safe passage of your baby! The pain, in retrospect is short-lived and quickly forgotten when you see that beautiful baby.
2006-10-09 14:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't get induced it makes the labor more intense.
2006-10-09 13:59:51 · answer #10 · answered by mmshall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋