FAO BABYBOOBOO
Hi, sorry just noticed ur question on the pethidine post about waterbirth. I just wanted to say it was the best experience ever and i really think it did really help with the pain, u can always give it a go then if u decide its not for u then just come out, i wasnt sure if i actually wanted to give birth in the water but now looking bk i wouldnt have had it ne other way, she is such a laid bk baby and loves the water and if im lucky enough to have a 3rd baby then i would def do it again. xxx
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I am going to ask about it all a bit later on, only 6+1 at the moment so its a bit early to be planning stuff but I had read a lot of positive things about it and I am quite interested so it's nice to have someone tell me a bit more about it.
Having read the pro's and con's of pethidine and epi I am put off both but obviously will have to keep an open mind in case I need one or the other but if there is another option I would definately prefer to avoid both!
Did the water birth give as much pain relief as the pethidine, lots of people have said that pethidine doesn't give pain relief just stops you caring lol!
Also can you have gas and air in the water?
Sorry for all the questions, I really like the idea of a water birth and would love to hear more about it.
the water birth was totally the opposite experience-very calm and i knew i was in control, i didnt have gas and air but u can if u like, they dimmed the lights down for me so it was very relaxing. xxxx
thanks and sorry again for gatecrashing
lisa 37&5 xxxxxxxxxxxxx
chuffedbaby2- i know what u mean about feeling like u were watching from above but still feeling the pain- thats exactly how i felt. i jus wore the top half of a tankini, felt like i kept a tiny bit of dignity by not bein completely naked!! ha ha. i also packed an old nightie just incase the pools were all bein used. xxx
It does worry me slightly that you cant 'reserve' the pool! Dont want to get my hopes up and it be busy!