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06.04.08, 14:28 PM General Topics
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i feel like so many of the women hear are very pro-epidurals. please don't flame, but i am just wondering if the people that took the drugs considered a natural birth? or if your mind was made up from the very beginning. again, i am not judging your choice, i am more curious about this decision since i work w many expectant moms. tia! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 02:28 PM Flag
 

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there is nothing "unnatural" about giving birth having had an epidural [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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op- i was considering a natural birth, a drug free birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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i don't really see how you can consider using an epidural a natural birth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Of course it's not a natural birth. Natural means unadorned and in its natural state. No one said you had to go that route and yes, we're arguing semantics, but be accurate. You delivered a db vaginally, with interventions (pain killers). Stand up and own it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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wouldn't a totally "natural" birth not take place in a hospital? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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i had epi 2x. never considered natural birth. if it matters, i am not a big drinker or drug taker. i just saw no need for the pain if the dr. says i don't have to. to each their own. i have great respect for those who go natural. i never could. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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my mind was made up from the beginning to use the epidural. I wanted a peaceful birth, and that's what I got, x 2. I don't care what other people do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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I've had three unmedicated births, if that's what you mean. I don't like the term "natural birth". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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^^^meaning that you need to be more specific. I like the term "low-intervention." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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ITA. I had one child without meds and one with. the epidural was a much calmer and less stressful experience for me. I really hate that birthing has become a competitive sport. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I had an epidural but my ob shut the drip off when I was in labor so it would progress quickly. I still had the residual effects of pain med but my labors were both speedy quick so I feel like I was a little natural/ a little medicated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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i always planned on an epi but with DC1, they couldn't get the epi in and i had the baby naturally and it wasn't too bad. but then, with DC2, i was able to get the epi and it was HORRIBLE -- i was itching all over and it gave me the shakes -- i didn't even think i'd be able to push. if i had to do it again, i would do it without the epi - and that's from someone who loves alcohol and pain pills! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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I think I told OB that I wanted drugs on my first visit. He said that 80% of women who insist they don't want pain-relief end up wanting it and then feeling that they somehow failed at childbirth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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I think you should go with the flow and not put pressure on yourself one way or the other. Every pregnancy is different. Everyone has a different level for pain tolerance, and those that have a better tolerance and easier deliveries are in no way better than those that don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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