dan-o
RMC's but mum to 3 now!
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I'm definitely just going to have a hospital birth. Unfortunately I'm high risk so I won't be able to have a home birth and probably not at a birthing centre either. But I would like to at least try to go natural and maybe try alternative pain medications besides the epidural (I had a bad experience with a spinal once and would like to avoid it if possible). Sitting on a tub, using a shower, or bouncing on a ball are all options I would like to try. I'd also like to try birthing in a squatting position but I don't know if OBs will let you?
I'm the same, have to birth at hospital due to needing antibiotics in labour. My first was induced but natural birth, I wanted to deliver kneeling but his heart rate dropped so I had to forcibly push him out ASAP and because he was back to back my midwife decided on my back was best. I disagree now, but at least he was out safe and sound.
My second was all natural and delivered on all fours at breakneck speed, with no actual pushing at all, my body did everything! Didn't even graze!
Definitely go for the natural labour if that's your thing, amazing experience for me!
I didn't need anything like shower or ball, just something to lean on!
