Monday, September 22, 2008
Have the Kind of Birth That YOU Want
I just wanted to follow-up a little bit from my last post. I don't know why, but I think sometimes women who don't have "natural" labors feel a little threatened by those who do. I just wanted to clear things up a little, in my opinion anyway... For me, I don't think those who have natural births are any better than those who don't. I don't go around and brag about my natural births. Whenever I talk about my experiences, I'm just sharing what amazing experiences I had for me. I found a way to have a natural labor with no pain, it was perfect FOR ME. I don't wish labor pain on anybody, so if that means that if YOU want to get an epidural, great! Than go for it! But just be educated in your decision, and know that sometimes, there are risks associated with that. Just like there are risks associated with pretty much anything in life! Especially with anything medical, there are side effects to all medical procedures, little or not. You just have to weigh the pros and cons, and statistics for you. So if you had a wonderful experience having an epidural with your birth, that's great for you! You were one that side-effects were ok, and the other risks didn't happen for you. Everyone has a right to the kind of birth that they want, so go for it!
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This is such an important post. The point is not to choose one specific path, but to be educated about your choice. You have to know what you're taking on.
ReplyDeleteWomen labor best where they're comfortable, and they should be supported in whatever that means. Of course, I think that a lot of good comes out of finding out the difference between a preference and a fear, and facing one's fears prenatally is extremely helpful. But not everyone is up to that kind of work.
I love this page, and I've sent lots of women to it for information. Keep it up!!