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Question

is it possible to ask for a completey natural birth in a hospital? or a water birth? as i dont want a c-section and ive heard that an episural can leave u a sore back from time to time.

i just want to know how the doctors judge u when ur in labour and when they decide when to use a c-section ect....

Answer 1

make a birth plan and discuess in detail with ur midwife get her to explain all ur options.

Answer 2

if you need a c section then im afraid you need a c section, you dont really have a choice. just keep moving as much as possible be as active as you can and this will help the baby move down, If you dont like the idea of an epidural there is dia morphine which will relax you, and also gas and air which will be offered automatically. If your baby isnt breach then there is a good chance you can have a natural birth just keep active and do what they tell you. Have you done a birth plan saying you want a natural or water birth they want you to have the labour you want just tell them when you get there.

Answer 3

Yes be sure to state that in your birth plan. A C-section will be one in a medical emergency, and that's really the only time they'll do one. You can do some research and find out which hospital in the area has the lowest C-section percentage. Another thing to look for is a birthing center in your area. They don't have epidurals, or c-sections, and are still safe. Good luck!

Answer 4

Of course it's possible! Unless you WANT a c-section you will have a natural delivery. Epidurals are an option for you to relieve pain- if you want one. They are not forced or required. I tried one with my first baby and it didn't work. Sometmies they work too well and you can't feel to push, and other times there have been problems with your back being hurt. My mom still has trouble from her epidural because they pulled the needle out wrong..
A c-section is ordered when there are problems with the baby and it has to be taken immediately, or for some reason you are not able to deliver vaginally.
As for water births, some hospitals offer this and some do not. Check with those in your area.

Answer 5

hiya you can do a birth plan with your midwife, and ask for a water birth in a wee pool, but if there are any complications then the choice is taken away from you and you and the babies health has to be priority, I had to have emergency C.sections and had epidurals for this, My back never gets sore at all, i recovered quickly from the sections and really only the first 2 days are you quite sore and unable to do much, My first son was delivered as I had pre eclampsia he was 8 weeks early and is now 15 and 6ft tall healthy lad, my second son was born at 36 weeks again emergency but this time due to him being in distress, he had grabbed the umbilical cord like a brolly and would not let go, he was born with it in his hand tightly gripped going a lovely shade of blue, as he had cut of his oxygen supply, now he is 13 and fine too, good luck.

Answer 6

They will have you go as a natural birth unless you've told them otherwise that you want a C-section. They could perform a C-section on you though if the natural birth isn't working and it's critical for them to get the baby out fast.

Answer 7

Yes, it is possible to have a complete natural birth in SOME hospital. You need to have this conversation with your doctor and the hospital you are planning on go to, and if not, this will be the time to make changes to whatever you want and need. Good Luck.

Answer 8

I have had four natural births with no pain control and no help so Ive been very lucky.. I think it depends on the day!! Your doctor or midwife will only decide on something like c-section if there's a problem .

Answer 9

what i did was stay out of the hospital as long as possible. they totally interfere and mess things up there. you can judge your labor - you will feel the contractions and you can time how far apart they are. they do a c if you or the baby are in distress -
however, as you may have heard, they are now c-section crazed and will do it for almost any reason.


our first son was born 17 minutes after i entered the hospital, the second born 90 minutes after.

Just stay at home breathing nicely, resting - i slept between contractions! and go in at the very last minute. (assuming you haven't been told you're high risk.)

Answer 10

Yes. Get a good doctor even if you have to interview several. Get a doula. Make a birth plan. And insist on getting your way in the hospital. They can't make you do anything. They might make you sign an against medical advice waiver, but you can do anything you want (including having the baby standing on your head). If they say "We have to..." or "It's our policy..." then you can say "Well I have a policy that I don't. . . " or "No consent" Consent is a big word- use it. If you don't consent, they can't do it. As for the water birth, all you have to do is say you want to "labor" in the tub, then refuse to get out when it's time to push. They can't make you do ANYTHING. A lot of women get bullied around in labor- don't let it happen to you.

Answer 11

you can have a natural birth in hospital,just had my third baby naturally on the midwife led unit,they basically left me too it,obviously kept check on babys heart but left it to me to tell them what was happening,i gave birth standing up on a bean bag but there are lots of things available such as birthing pools and balls to sit on anything to keep you comfortable. only thing is you need to be low risk which is assessed before you go into labour anyway,good luck!