Details please! This is my first and with everything going on and my husbands schedule (he's a pilot) I don't think we can work it out so that we can attend a class. They seem kind of limited here? Thanks!!!
2006-11-09 00:21:49 · 14 answers · asked by Melissa t 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Natural birth by the way means NO drugs, but I HAVE had prenatal care and WILL deliver in a hospital!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not stupid!!!!!!!
2006-11-09 00:31:59 · update #1
Don't stress is the most important thing I can say. MY second son was born naturally, and I can tell you I wish I hadn't been so drugged with my first son. I found my second son much more alert, as a newborn, and he slept much easier as well..I also didn't have classes. Don't forget to breathe....and try to relax...good luck with your new baby! And congratulations!
2006-11-09 00:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by kick it 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The contractions were excruciating. I gave birth in a hospital. Went up there when I was 7cm dilated. I had a fantastic experience though. Went through the public system here in Australia (health system very different to the US). Was in a huge, huge birthing suite which had an enormous bath. Had the option of having a water birth. Also had birthing balls etc. Every decision was up to me, I was in complete control but had the midwives. and later on, the Obstetrician, supporting & guiding me. I was going to have a natural birth but ended up having the gas and then pethidine, which I now regret. Actually giving birth was not that painful but the contractions were horrendous. I had deep stomach pain which radiated down to my back and my thighs. Got to the point where I could not walk. I have forgotten much of the pain. I didn't have any tears or complications. Went home the next day and recovered fully in two weeks. I find epilating much, much more painful. I still can't epilate my legs.
2016-05-22 00:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never went to a birthing class just the prenatal clinic where blood pressure, sugar levels and iron levels were monitored and I had all natural births without drugs. You'll do just fine if you concentrate on delivering your baby safely. Let that be your priority and the pain and everything will just seem like a means to an end or in this case a beginning.The delivery team will talk you through everything so don't worry. Women have been giving birth for thousands of years, we're built for it. Good luck.
2006-11-09 00:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest thing for me was my husband there. I'd focus on a dot on the ceiling when it hurt and tried to forget everything except breathing. When it got bad, I'd burrow my face into his shoulder. I know I whimpered and moaned some, but I didn't scream or cuss. It hurt alot, and they gave me a medicine to help me sleep some during the early labour. But no epidural or anything else. It was tiring, but I was very happy to be able to get up a bit later and stand on my own two feet. That first shower was wonderful! Just try to relax as much as you can and practice ways to concentrate and ignore the pain. Natural was good for me and after the first birth having an epidural, I'll only natural now. My 2nd and 3rd were born natural and my 4th will be. I just think its a faster birth, and I hate needles!
2006-11-09 00:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, both my children were born au natural...no classes or pain relief. The midwife for my first birth was fantastic...she was there for me and my partner, supportive and just brilliant!
Don't worry about classes, yes they teach you about what to expect but lets face it ...dignity flies out the window and nature takes over. It was a fantasic experience...yes painful but as soon as you have the little bundle you seem to just forget what the last several hours were all about. I was allowed to walk about (in the delivery suite) I felt this helped as you just seem to know how to stand, lean or lie down to help with the pain and make the baby come easier. She only made me lie on the bed when the birth was imminent. All was well and with one other baby 4 years later...this was harder as he was just plain ENORMOUS! I am expecting number 3 at 41. I'm in france now and the care here is fantastic....another new experience.
Take care of yourself and don't get tired...you'll need your energy and don't get stressed about not attending classes. Everyones experience is different...mine was I didn't miss what I didn't know.
All the best with your first.
2006-11-09 00:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I missed out on classes because my first was 5 weeks prem and the classes started a week after the birth.
It all went fine, it really is the most natural thing and you body really does know what to do.
I would suggest trying to learn some breathing exercises though, I found the right technique helped a little with my second, but it's onlt a nerve calming thing, for me anyway.
You'll be fine
2006-11-09 00:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't go to birthing classes and did ok when i gave birth in 2005. It just helps you to breath (i know how to breath) lol. I might consider going on my next pg, but i don't know i don't think my husband is a type to go and set on the floor and do what the instructor wants. I gave birth without anyone being in the room with me because i like my privacy and didn't want anyone seeing that. I did perfectly fine. Good luck
2006-11-09 00:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by mistiful2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it. I figured they'd not be much use, as I'm the type of person to learn things, and forget how to use them when the time comes. I had a very easy pregnancy and delivery. Uncomfortable yes, but painful, no. Just did a lot of breathing, in through your nose, out through your mouth, but not so much that you will hyperventilate. My mom was a great support, and helped a lot. It's definitely possible to do it without the classes.
2006-11-09 01:16:32 · answer #8 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin’s wife just had her fourth child naturally and she has been fine through each and everyone. She'll admit the pain is massive but worth it when your baby comes out alert and drug free. The nurses are great from my understanding reminding her to breathe when she isn't. My cousin admits there's a lot of cursing going on during the process and it's like his wife is possessed, but worth it to not have a doped up baby come into the world.
2006-11-09 00:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child birth classes are nice but not a must for a natural birth. Go to the library and get a video and you two can watch and learn on your own time.
Good luck!!
2006-11-09 00:25:28 · answer #10 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋