HypBirth, natural birth without pain relief??

Question

I am really hoping to be able to give birth without an epidural and if possible, any other medical pain relief. This is my first pregnancy so I have no frame of reference of my own... I just don't like the idea of the epidural and the possible side effects - also it increases the chances of needing an episiotomy, another thing I really want to avoid if possible. Again, I was reading that natural tears generally heal easier and faster.

I was reading about HypBirth - where you do relaxation exercises that reduce the pain felt during labour. Anyone given birth using any hypnosis techniques? Any opinions on giving birth without pain relief please?

Answer 1

I have a friend who used the hypno method, she still felt pain, but was able to concentrate and relax easier. Lamaze breathing worked for me. The pain, as bad as it seems at the time, is a fleeting memory when you feel that baby slide out of you!!! I have had a medicated birth and a natural birth, and natural is the way to go!! Much shorter labor, short recovery time and no side effects!

Answer 2

I had a natural birth with no pain relief with my first son. I wanted something for pain, but the doctor didn't get to the hospital until the baby's head was coming out. They said they couldn't give me anything until he got there. So, I didn't have a choice. It was extremely painful and I wasn't sure I wanted another baby because it was pretty bad. 6 years later I had another baby and I had stadol(not sure of spelling of that) and an epidural. It was a much better experience. I was able to fully concentrate on pushing instead of dealing with mind-numbing pain. It really is a personal decision. Some women seem to think that they haven't experienced childbirth unless it's natural. Personally, I don't think women should feel as if they have to prove something by going natural. I wish I had something with my first child. Good luck to you and don't beat yourself up if you choose pain relief.

Answer 3

This program is complementary to other birthing methods such as Bradley, Lamaze, Yoga, or Water Birth. In fact, many women combine techniques to achieve the best possible experience for their childbirth and reduction of labor pain. We have had many women use the water birthing and yoga techniques combined with the Painless Childbirth program. Quite a few OB/GYN doctors recommend our program as it makes the birth process easier due to a lower stress factor and reduction in labor pain during the delivery environment. Labor pain management will complement the assistance provided by a Midwife or Doula. -

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Answer 4

I dont know about hypobirth but I do know that I went natural and its very hard and painful but I felt great afterwards vs. some firends of mine had felt lousy after giving birth because of the epidural side effects. I still had an epistomoy but otherwise was fine. I would efinately do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck!

Answer 5

I really admire people that opt for the natural birth.
My first pregnancy I was in labor for 19 hours and had an epidural, that made everything so much better because the pain was really unbearable. With my second pregnancy everything when so fast that I didn't have time for any drugs, my labor was only like 4 hours but it was a horrible, horrible experience, of course it is worth it went you see your child but it is not true that you completely forget about the pain.
I am now 27 weeks pregnant with twin girls and I would never attempt to have them without drugs.

Answer 6

I don't know where you could get hypbirth classes. I used the Bradley method. It is natural childbirth, with no pain medication, no routine episiotomy, no electronic monitor, and you are allowed to eat during labor.