Tips for 1st Timer!??!
As I get closer to the end (Im currently 30 weeks) I have been flitting through emotions - Going from I am most definatly having an epidural as dont want to feel anything to maybe it wont be so bad if I try not to have one until Im desperate, but I am hoping maybe some of you more experianced ladies may be able to recommend some possible options for enjoying the labour as much as possible (if thats at all possible). I am so exited about having our first baby that Im nervous the labour will spoil my experiance so want to do whats best for both me and the baby. Any tips???
From a nervous yet very exited Mummy to be! x
From a nervous yet very exited Mummy to be! x
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You always have to remeber to keep an open mind during labour, it may always not go as planned . Personally (i'll do it again) wait as long as possible before going to hospital this way i was mobile (went to hosp was 6cm dialated and contraction 3 mins) and although in pain i kept thinking that it wold only get worse and to keep calm & breathe. I packed my bag twice, painted my toes and had a bath and a walk several times around the block (near midnight) during labour, just to keep my mind occupied from the pain. I plan on using my ipod alot during labout this time, h2b knows this, but if i feel better than there is less stress on baby. I'm not sure yet what pain relief i will have, but would prefer not to have an epidural, but i won't dismiss if i need it urgently.
I may have diversed a little but just wanted to tell you how i coped with labour.
Good luck x
all the time I was reminding myself that it was going to be painful but that the pain was there for a reason and my baby would be there at the end of it.
i went in with an open mind on pain releif but didn't want an epidural, i had gas and air and then a shot of Di-Morphine but i think next time i'd try just with gas an air as i felt like i was mostly in controll, there is a point just before the birth you tend to feel as though you can't do it, but if you listen to the midwife she'll bring you through it.
the best advice i can give you is just try not to get scared and go in with an open mind, you can plan all you want but really you just have to go with the flow. good luck hope all goes well;\)
No matter what your experience is or whether you have every type of pain relief on offer, just remember you'll have a gorgeous baby at the end of it. The pain soon fades, don't let anybody cloud your judgement or think any less of you for any descisions you make on pain relief. Your safety and your babies are paramount.
Best of luck and look forward to you joining us in Baby soon! xx