Birth is not only...

[Jaylynne]

I did take the op comment as a little bit putting down to those who didn't have a natural birth... Not trying to stir the pot but just an honest observation. Maybe the wording wasn't the best. And I am going to try for a natural birth however, I will do whatever I feel is right and necessary for my baby AND for myself. If that includes getting an epidural, then I will get an epidural. If my doctor (who highly encourages vaginal births) recommends a c-section I will obviously agree if medically necessary. I won't think less of myself or less inner strength if I have modern pain blockers. I would like to enjoy seeing my baby for the first time as much as possible. I think most moms just want the best possible birthing experience for themselves and their LO.
I am actually more afraid than labor of a dr putting a hand up my cooch to do an internal, he's got big hands! Do they really put a HAND up there? Or tearing, or a catheter. Or getting my stomach sliced open.

 

[Digby]

Well, my hapenny's worth - Drug me up to the tits and whip that baby out like a tooth as I have no real pain tolerance and I don't buy the whole "childbirth pain is a beautiful thing". It looks like it friggin hurts and I see no reason for it being so painful (other than, you know, melon through a lemon thing.)

I will bond with my child through cuddles and kisses and monetary bribes, thankyouverymuch.

OK, a little tongue-in-cheek, just to lighten the mood.*

*But only a little bit.

 

[aliss]

*laughs* If it was 100% guarenteed that it was 100% safe for me and the baby, I would *much* prefer to be completely knocked out for the birth! I have no romantic attachment to the idea of experiencing childbirth at all. But the fact is there are no such guarentees in life, and from my family's experiences this is particularly true when it comes to medical procedures. Therefore, I'm going to be going for as drug/intervention free a birth as I can get away with without endangering the baby.

I agree with you 100% as someone who chose interventions and my boy paid the price! Of course I'd love a pain free birth but what was 'pain free' for me (well, day 2 was) was not pain free for my boy and the complications he endured.

 

[Digby]

In response to the above post I just want to add that I was just trying to lighten the mood and didn't think about the implications for the baby. I know that it wasn't even slightly aimed at me but I really hoped I haven't offended or upset anyone. The post above reminded me that yes, the situation can sometimes be very grave and I didn't mean to make light of that.

 

[aliss]

In response to the above post I just want to add that I was just trying to lighten the mood and didn't think about the implications for the baby. I know that it wasn't even slightly aimed at me but I really hoped I haven't offended or upset anyone. The post above reminded me that yes, the situation can sometimes be very grave and I didn't mean to make light of that.

Oh no offense at all, in fact your melon/lemon comment had me chuckling for a good 10 minutes!!!!