What should i expect to happen when giving birth?

Question

My due date is coming soon only 6 more weeks till then i want to better perpare myself for what will happen. Can anyone tell me what i should expect to happen as soon as i really go into labor. i am really nervous about this whole process. Plz give sum advice.

Answer 1

HI
The contractions will be more frequent and you will feel pressure when it is time to push, someone might be messaging the perineum to help it expand for the birth and the baby comes out a few minutes later a few more contraction and the placenta comes out and they take the baby to clean it up, it is best to have someone there to hold your hand and stand by your side they don't have to watch if you are uncomfortable with that. There is pain when the baby is being born but the worst part is over after they are out and then you forget about the pain real fast. Remember labor pains can be in your back so when you are close to the due date take note if you are having back pain or gas pains if they come within minutes apart it could be labor.
Lammy

Answer 2

Well first you will have mild contractions which just feel like period pains, then gradually they will get stronger and longer and closer together.
You should go into hospital when they are about 5 minutes apart and you can't talk or do anything while you have one.
Then you go into hospital and they will check your babys heartbeat and examine you to see how far you've gone, then you can settle in and as things progress you can ask for an injection, gas and air or an epidural. The only thing that will completely take the pain away is the epidural but it will make labour harder and you might end up needing forceps or even a c-section
Then when you are 10cms dilated they will tell you to start pushing which could take anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours!
The baby is born, you get to hold her while you deliver the placenta and then its all over!

A few words of advice:
Try to stay mobile and upright it will make the labour go quicker
Make sure you take someone with you for support as doctors and midwifes dont really support you through it and arent even around half the time

Answer 3

When I checked in to have my labor induced (my child threatened to be born late and my blood pressure was high) I was terrified at the thought of all the times I've seen mothers on television shows talking about their hours of labor and I invisioned pushing and breathing for hours or even days straight. Let me tell you that as it turns out, I was in labor from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon and didn't even know that counted. I had an epideral, which I highly recommend if you have med insurance, and slept a lot of the day, until 3:30 when the doctor came in and said it was time to push, so I pushed 4 times and out came my son. I never felt even one contraction. The worst part about it for you, I think, will be afterwards when your legs feel like jello and you want to get up and move around because you are young and have energy but your numb legs just won't let you. Above all, don't be scared because there is really nothing about labor you have to be scared about. Unless you actually feel your water break or some contractions to alert you into labor, you will have some waiting to do in the hospital bed while you dialate. And nurses will be poking you over and over to draw blood and run tests to make sure you are okay, but you hardly notice it in the excitement. I hope you are surrounded by people who love and support you, because that can really help. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 4

Can you attend some ante natal classes?? They are fantastic in that they fully prepare you for the birth. Check with your local health centre or call the hospital, ours has nurses available to talk to you about your feelings..
You will just KNOW when you start labour, although every mother generally fears she may not recognise the signs, when it starts, you KNOW. How things go from there really depends on your body. Time your contractions, then go to hospital when you are within 5 minutes apart OR when you feel your pain threshold is reached OR if you are at all worried.
But really, once you are in labour with your first child chances are you will want to call the hospital as soon as painful contractions start, and that is fine. Contractions will become more intense as they progress. The pain varies from person to person, the pain comes from your cervix dilating to allow the baby through once fully dilated at 10cm.
Listen to your body. Just remember to BREATHE deeply through the contractions, this will ease the pain. Don't panic, just breathe and focus on the contraction. It wasn't until my fourth birth that some midwife said to me 'you're pulling your cervix UP with each contraction, DON'T!! You are in fact fighting labour and making it more painful and longer. So I focused on breathing and RELAXING the cervix, actually focusing on it opening. It was amazing, it made such a difference!! So if you remember one thing, it's
Focus on the contraction, Breathe and relax your cervix!!
Don't push unless you have been told you are fully dilated and you can push, or unless you simply can't hold the baby back because it's coming. You will know when it's time to push, your body will tell you. It's an uncontrollable urge when the time is right, when the cervix is fully dilated. The actual birthing / pushing part is not so painful, it's the contractions that are. Once you are allowed to push, it's a real relief.
Everything else is out of your control, everyone is different and you could be entirely different to everyone giving you advice.
And remember this: the baby WILL come out, whether you're nervous or not. But being nervous tenses your muscles, which prolongs labour. Instead, look forward to the birth as a wonderful experience that is the essence of life. The midwife will guide you through this, trust your instincts and her experience.
Congratulations, and remember to have your bags packed and on stand-by from now on. Baby's have their own minds, and due dates are rarely kept!

Answer 5

My advice to you would be to take the advice from everyone here and expect that your experience will be your own and will not necessarily be like anyone else's.

With my first baby, I read all the books and I had this textbook image of what was going to happen. I had my first contraction at 2 am and the baby was born at 6am. I had no time for any pain med. Was very quick and not at all how I expected. Then, with my second child, I had a wonderful textbook labor and delivery. So, I guess you should be open to anything happening. Good luck.

Answer 6

Get the book, "What to Expect When Expecting". It is true that there will be pain with your contractions. These come and go...like riding uphill on a bike...once you peak it is easier. The thing is...you will be thinking of that bundle of Joy you will be holding in your arms very soon. There is nothing like that precious time and the bonding that takes place then. If you have practiced the breathing exercises...that will help a LOT. Get the book and read. It is not as bad as some say it is because there is so much to look forward to. Good luck hun and congrats!

Answer 7

well my labour was two years ago so getting a bit hazy!! I had only just turned 18 so was nervous about doctors poking and proding but honestly when i labour you really dont care! I had to have my waters broken at the hospital as they weren't doing it naturally. It's really up to u what happens during the labour, u can chose what to wear whether it be a hospital gown, something selected from home or go completely naked. You can chose the postition laying on your back or on all fours, i chose on my back for me it was too painful to be on all fours. If you want pain relief ask for it early i asked and got told by the time it kicks in my baby would be born already but truthfully yes it hurt like hell but as soon as i saw my little girl i forgot about the pain sounds corny but so true!!! Basically what im trying to say is this is your special day do what you want to do and do what you feel comfortable doing. Good luck with it all

Answer 8

Well I will explain my first for you. Around 9 p.m some gooey stuff that looked like snot came out. I had read every book, so I knew it was my mucus plug. I called teh hospital they said it can still be a week or more till labor. My husband came home nad we made love. Around 3 a.m I began feeling like I had to go to teh bathroom really bad. But I couldn't go, so I would try laying back down. I couldn't get comfy and Kept getting back up. around 7 my husband said we are going now. I was nervous and didn't want to go. When I got there I was at a 3. They broke my water and set me all up. with an iv and something to pee in. I got kinda sick to my stomache becuase I felt like I was starving and they don't feed you after your in labor. I did get the epideral. It was a huge relief. Try not focusing on teh pain or that is all that you will feel. When they came in and felt that I was finally at 10 centimeters they had me begin to push. It came natural even though I wasn't sure how to push. I pushed for 35 minutes with my first. After he came out I really did forget all that I had just went through. After the baby its kinda hard. Different, but not hard. You have to squeeze a water bottle of warm water to rinse you off after everytime you go to the bathroom and pat dry, It helps avoid infections and if you get stitches it keeps them clean. I felt normal after a day or so. I only bled for a week and a half. It is very exciting and can be overwhelming. Keep who is most supportive raound you and focus on something else besides teh pain. Good luck

Answer 9

Either buy or go to the library to see if they have it, the book "What to expect when expecting" It will answer all of your questions.
Congrats.

I could give you some info, but it would go on forever, just get the book.

Answer 10

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