my 1st baby(due sept.20) and just want experienced opinions that made labor and the hospital stay more comfortable(or just bearable)
2007-06-10 00:26:13 · 20 answers · asked by Mylilmanm 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
While I was in labor? I would have to say the epidural. It made my labor much more enjoyable. I was able to function as a "human" and not scream like a raging crazy person. Now for recovery...My own night gowns were helpful. They just made me more comfortable.
2007-06-10 00:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was the only thing I cared about having with me during my labour. And I hate staying in hospital so I discharge myself as soon as it is safe to take my babies home...usually about 5 hours after the birth but I always take my own maternity pads as the hospital ones are horrible. I have to tell you...hot showers and baths make labour so much more bearable!! I don't like taking pain meds unless there is a problem so showers and baths were a real life saver! Good luck with your birth!!
2007-06-10 18:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by West Aussie Chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I planned my first delivery so well that all my bags were ready the previous month i went into labor. Infact i started collecting things for the baby right when i was in my 4th month. I was thankful to God that my hubby didnt have to run around to get the things that the baby needed. Since everything was made ready by me... i was very satisfied to see the things happening according to my wish and plan. i even made a wollen blanket for my baby, when i was having that huge bump. hehe it was so cute to see the baby wraped with the blanket that i had made exclusively to wrap that bundle of joy :-)
And since i got the baby after 6yrs of long treatment.... i had tears of joy and was thanking God every minute of labor :-)
I am 6weeks pregnant now i want to gift this second baby of mine to my son who is very much eager and thrilled.
All the very best to you and wishing you happiness always :-)
2007-06-10 07:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats my second is due Sept 21 :)
I thank God for the angel of a dr that gave me my epidural (my first labor lasted 11.5 hours)
2007-06-10 08:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by pocahontas80_1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor- My fiancee, my mother and an epidural. Birth- My fiancee staying with me the whole 3-4 days, the baby of course, and snacks.
2007-06-10 07:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An epidural. Was in labour for 18 hours with my first and after the first 5 hours of labour I thanked God that the contractions were eased off. Good Luck and congrats!!!
2007-06-10 07:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by Fairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiancé. He was actually a patient in another ward at the time, and most of the day he was waiting for an appointment at another hospital, but when he got to me five hours after I had been there he was great-even though he had a raging migraine!
2007-06-10 07:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They provide almost everything at the hospital, that this is hard to answer. I was grateful for my robe and gown and definately slippers. If you need anything else, they give it to you. And I wish I didn't pack so much because that was just more that I had to unpack when I got home.
2007-06-10 08:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy to 3 beautiful babies! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a good source of people, people who will support you...your partner and best friend (thats who i had) - they saw it all and helped me through the whole thing. Epidural is great, but before i had it the two people i love most was in with me helping me. Even a washer aswell...it can get a bit hot ! make sure you have supportive people. Good luck...remember to breathe - it helps trully !!!!
2007-06-10 08:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uni text books!
It was SO boring being on bedrest and then in hospital for another 2 weeks after the birth. My text books gave me something to do.
2007-06-10 07:40:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋