whats the easiest way to handle labor and delivery?

Answer 1

There is no easy way, but when you have your baby in your arms, you'll forget all about it. By the way, the epidural is much more painful than labor itself!!!
Pain and fear go hand in hand. If you get control over your fear, the pain will subside. Go to hipnobirthing.com

Answer 2

http://notjustskin.org/en/index.html - has some great stuff on birthing options, epidurals, episiotomies, etc.
I'm a mom & an OB nurse. The nicest deliveries for me personally and for my patients are the ones where the mom is well informed and educated, has the right frame of mind to question what is going around her, and those where fear doesn't take over.
Of course you'll be anxious, but you shouldn't be down right fearful. Fear always makes pain worse. If you are planning a hospital birth, stay at home for as much of labor as possible. It's more comfortable in your own home. Walking around and positioning yourself in any way besides flat on your back (which they'll most likely make you be in the hospital) will help facilitate progression of the baby and comfort.
If possible, take a warm shower once labor starts or even labor in water (I did that with my homebirth and it was just as good as my past epidurals for pain control). Water works wonders for most people.
Don't be afraid to ask questions of your doctor/midwife and nurses. That's why they are there - to help you! And don't feel bad if you feel you need medication to help cope. Most of the meds are ery safe and they'll monitor you & the baby if you get them.
Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Sadly, most people would recommend an epidural, but I definietly would NOT...there are lots of reasons for that...you take a risk any time you have someone put a needle in your spine, for one, but more commonly, a lot of the time the eipidural wears off or doesn't work when you think you need it most, also, it can slow down the labor process, and you will be more likely to need "medical intervention" such as vacuum, forceps or a C-section...reason being, if you can't feel anything from your stomach down, you don't know exactly where you are pushing from which can lead to very long, exhausting periods of pushing ineffectively...also, the medical staff figures if you're numb already and you get tired, they'll just do a c-section which is unnecessary. Don't get me wrong...the medical staff are there to help you, but it seems a lot of the time they want to "rescue" you from the laboring part of the process. I just remember a couple of nurses who looked at me like I was INSANE when I told them I didn't want an epidural...they actually asked me why I didn't want one! If you aren't sure how to handle it, maybe take some classes on childbirth or look into getting a doula (labor coach). Before all of the medical devices that we have today, women gave birth on their own all the time. People make it sound harder than it is. I won't lie, it is uncomfortable, but if you realize that every contraction you have is getting you that much closer to meeting your new little bundle of joy, it may help you get through it better. Also, remember to breath through the contractions, and rest when you are not having them...Once you get to the point that you can start pushing (which may come faster than you think) it won't be long before its over...I have had an epidural, and I had back pain for quite a while after having my son...I had a c-section too, and I would NEVER do that again, unless I absoloutely had to (which I won't, since I'm done having kids!)...I've given birth naturally, with no drugs to 2 babies that weighed over 9 lbs and felt WONDERFUL afterward! I was tired, but I felt so much better than I did w/ the other ones!! Try to stay home for as long as you can w/ your contractions (of course take into consideration how long your trip to the hospital is), get as much rest as you can at the beginning of labor, take something to the hospital to focus on when things start getting intense (like something for the baby), remember to change positions often and walk as much as you can during labor. Most important, try to stay calm! Best of luck to you and congratulations on your beautiful baby on the way!!!

Answer 4

Depending how far alone you are, make a birthing plan, print it out, go over it & take it with you. A couple weeks before my due date, I made a trip to the hospital delivery ward on a walk through to get familure with the environment I would be in .

Decide on a method, natural or pain med's. Do your research before you decide. Get a focal point to take with you ( a 3D ultrasound was mine ) & concentrate on your baby while trying to focus on a healthy delivery.

I, myself knew I wanted a natural labor due to breastfeeding issues, moral facts of motherhood, prolonged labor if injected & so forth. I also rocked in a rocking chair during contractions, which progressed my labor due to movement & gravity.

Make your own choices, what's best for you & you will do fine.

Answer 5

I had an epidural, thankfully, as after 3 hours of pushing I ended up having an emergency c-section so I was able to stay awake and watch my twins get delivered!

Just go in with an open mind & a sense of humour, leave your dignity at the front door, put your faith and trust in the hands of those helping & don't be afraid to ask or request anything!
When you walk out the door with your precious gift dont forget to grab your dignity too!!!

Answer 6

i've got in basic terms had my 2d toddler very very nearly 2 months in the past. My first exertions/transport substitute into 5 one million/2 hours yet pushed 2 hours. My 2d exertions/transport substitute into around 6 hours and with 3 pushes, toddler got here out. the two deliveries have been organic. each being pregnant and transport would be diverse, even for the comparable woman. they say that it is going to get much less complicated with each and each transport, yet i've got met mothers who will disagree.

Answer 7

Get the epidural. The anesthesiologist that did mine did an awesome job. It hurt less than getting the iv put into my hand. It was clear sailing from that point on and I was in labor for 19 hrs.

Answer 8

Epidural!!! I got one with my daughter, and its not painful, they numb you before they put the epidural in, so its not that bad, plus, you get to control when you need more medicine, but you only get a certain amount each time you push "The Button" lol, I loved it and wouldn't have had it any other way, people told me I was the calmest they had ever seen anyone.

Answer 9

epidural...epidural...epidural...
you are awake..you still feel the contractions, but no pain when the baby comes out or when they stitch you up
you can watch the child being born in the OR
I DID...it was not a pretty sight but at the same time..it was a Miracle!!
as soon as you hold your precious baby ..any pain that you experience will be forgotten completely...
best of luck and Congratulations!!

Answer 10

oh my usually having a good support person helps, trying to breath through the contraction and thinking it is about to go away. but drugs help I like the spinal tap better then the epidural it was faster and easier.