how to have a painless, quick labour?

Answer 1

Don't get pregnant.

Seriously, there is no way you can make usre that your labor will be either quick or painless. It's called labor for a reason.

You can do research, reading, take class, etc. to prepare yourself but it is what it is. If you are ready for it, it will (hopefully) seem like it's not too bad.

Good luck and best wishes

Answer 2

The only way I can think to guarantee a painless, quick labor is to find a doctor who will knock you out, slice you open, and magically heal the surgery. Good luck finding such a magical doctor.
Your best bet is to be as well educated and prepared as possible for labour. That will help with the pain (which really is tolerable). However, the length of labour is much trickier to predict, so go in to it rested if at all possible.

Answer 3

haha are you kidding? Painless?
Oh are you in for a surprise!

Labor hurts- bad. It doesn't matter what your pain tolerence is- everyone will agree- you will never feel worse pains in your life!
You can always go for an epidural- but those can hurt- and the anesethiologist can mess them up.. and they don't work- so you get the pain of having a needle and tube inserted into your spine- PLUS you still get the wonderful contractions. Then if you're "lucky" and need a c-section you have to get a spinal (another needle and tube in your back just down much lower than the epi) ... my first pregnancy the epi didnt hurt- and i didnt notice a huge reduction in pain- the second pregnancy- the epi didnt work at all- had a c-section- and after being stabbed in the stomach 32432 times with something sharp i finally convinced the Dr i really was feeling PAIN not pressure- so i needed a spinal- thought i was going to die (puking everywehre and numb from the neck down) so anyways- it's been a little over 2 weeks now- and my back is still so sore from the epi and spinal- it hurts to even have dh rub his hands over the spots where they were!

Answer 4

while i might not want to anticipate a completely painless labor your emotions and perceived notions about labor birth can have a profound impact especially fear!..........Fear signals the fight or flight reflex in your brain witch robs critical blood circulation from uterus and organs and puts it in your arms and legs which only causes more pain which causes more fear...etc.... the best thing i can tell you is stay calm stay, up beat....try not to think about how you "cant do it" instead visualize success don't view (this really helped me) your contractions as painful things that wont go away but as a strong tool every good contraction only opens your cervix more thus getting you to your goal sooner ............................also do everything not to labor on your back it is the most painful/uncomfortable position but instead be active, move around, stand , squat, listen to your body..............warm water is called "natures epidural" for a reason a shower or a bath does an outstanding job for pain (i had 2 water births i highly recommend it)


hope that shines some light

happy laboring!

Answer 5

Everyone is different, but out of my three pregnancies, I much better enjoyed the one that I had an epidural for. It doesnt make you less ofa woman; it actualy eases the pain enough so that you can enjoy (doesnt sound possible, does it?) the birth of the baby. I had no epidural for the second and didnt enjoy it at all, and was hurting too bad to watch it in the mirror, and then had a c-sec with my third child because he got stuck.
So, take deep breaths, enjoy those ice chips and get the epidural

Answer 6

Sorry to tell you, but your going to feel pain. My labor lasted eight hours and I got an epidural after 7 hours. Then I was fine slept a Little until the baby came. Lots of things to do to rush the labor walk a lot take showers, helps for the head to come down quicker.

Answer 7

If that was possible, we'd all be smiling coming in to the Hospital to give birth, unfortunately the pain will be there weather you breathe or sit in a birthing ball. As for quick, that is something that is out of your hands. The baby comes when it comes and unless you are one of the blessed women who have fast, almost pain-free deliveries...(and that is rare!),then I would not count my chickens. All you can do is relax and think happy thoughts until the moment arrives. You will do what billions of women have done for centuries, give birth to your baby!. Have a wonderful delivery and stop worrying so much.

Answer 8

A lot depends on the woman. I would suggest a light epidural, just enough to take off the pain edge, but still there so you may experience the labor. Quick is another matter

Answer 9

keep on your feet, let things progress naturally as long as you can handle it.
I think the epidural slows things down. It takes away your pain, as it did my pain with my first baby, but the downfall was I couldn't feel my contractions..so I didn't know when to push(naturally), took me almost two hours to push the baby out after I was fully dilated.
Currently 18 weeks pregnant, planning to try without the drugs this time..I honestly think it will be quicker this way, BUT not painless.

Answer 10

it won't be completely painless but the best advice I can give you is- don't be scared, as this tends to make you extremely tense and your body ends up fighting it's self, saty failry active as long as you can..you know with walking and moving around..not saying you should do any highjumps *LOL* when the contraction comes, don't fight it..center your mind away from the pain and let the contraction wash over you like a wave, steady breathing..in deep breath..out deep breath. when you are in the last stages..it is going to feel like someone has taken a corkscrew to you and is trying to pull your innards out *LOL* sounds ghastly I know but you really have to stay focused and listen to your doc or midwife as to when to push..main thing..just keep telling yourself that you can do it and it is going to hurt but you will get through it and that the pain will not be with you very long at all