For those who have had a natural birth

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

1.) for those that have done it..can I have your story?

2.) Was there a point that you wanted to turn back and what made you change your mind?

3.) Any good books you recommend?

4.) Is the pushing stage so horrible or do you have adrenaline to push past it?
Thanks for all your help guys

5.) In your opinion, which is worse? Transition or pushing?

1. Links to both if mine are in my sig (although I think I need to re-do DD2)

2. I never really felt the need for drugs or turning back, I trusted my body the 2nd time round and just tried to remember it knew what to do.

3. Nothing personally

4. I won't say it didn't hurt but adrenaline def kicks in, for DD2 my waters broke she was out 8min later, knowing I labor quickly probably helped mentally too though.

5. Each can have their own pains, neither stood out for me.


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[Arcadia]

My birth stories are in my sig (but I have to redo dd)
I never, ever thought about drugs. Being at home meant it wasn't an option, and I knew that painful contractions meant the baby was coming! (both mine were well positioned so I knew the pain was normal). You have to have the mindset that pain is good. Painful contractions are productive...your body can deal with it because it is you, and nothing more.

Birthing from within is a great book

Pushing is often the best part because the breaks between contractions are more obvious, and you're so close. The ring of fire bloody hurt the first time, but it's literally for a few seconds and then it's all over.

Transition is hard because the contractions come on top of each other, and you often get really emotional. I didn't with ds, but with dd I felt angry. Pushing is blissful after transition I reckon...it feels cathartic.

I truly loved giving birth because I prepared myself and had a very supportive environment. Would you consider a doula or midwife?