Hi! I've had two hospital "bed" births, and one home waterbirth. I had good hospital experiences, but I think the waterbirth was definitely nicest. Hoping to have another one. Excellent for pain relief and relaxation. By the way, with gas, everything still hurts, but you can relax, and you don't care. Water does almost the same thing - the pain is still there, but you'll be able to relax better, which helps you manage the pain and focus. And, you won't be groggy and will be able to remember your birth. (which I like!) Plus, nothing bad is going to your baby.
Epidural is a whole other ball game. Total pain relief, from what I've heard (which is appealing for sure! I haven't had one.) but a host of other possible complications, and a higher c-section rate. Make an informed choice, whatever you decide to do.
Here's a link to the BellyBelly articles on birth - all kinds of information on the choices and possibilities available to you. Some good information for your labour coach too!
Excellent for pain relief and relaxation. By the way, with gas, everything still hurts, but you can relax, and you don't care.
Water does almost the same thing - the pain is still there, but you'll be able to relax better, which helps you manage the pain and focus. And, you won't be groggy and will be able to remember your birth. (which I like!) Plus, nothing bad is going to your baby.
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