I have to start out and say that I have always been 100% give me the epidural because I don't want to feel any pain! But... then I started to do my research a few month before my due date. I did a lot of research! And I changed my mind and wanted to go all natural.
It is actually super sad to me that most people spend more time researching the new phone they want to buy, what school they want to go to or anything else! And don't do any research on what they want for their birth. They just know they don't want pain! And I'm not saying an epidural is a bad thing, don't get me wrong. But it's sad to me that such a big choice is lightly decided and so trusting.
There are many reason why I want to do natural. I can walk around, go to the restroom, eat, recover faster, less stress on my baby etc. I could go on much more. There are lots of pros and cons for an epidural and I feel like the only real big con for natural is that is hurts lol! But with the knowledge I know I feel like in away it's a super spiritual and a bond with my baby and my body was made for this! So I will feel very accomplished.
I am definitely flexible with my birth plan because I want what is best for my baby. My goal is to do natural all the way. If you have never taken really much time to research I really recommend you do. Even if you still want an epidural it's great to know what your options are. Here's how to help you get started.
Research (what it does to you and the baby. Cause effect. What is that? Etc.)-
Inducing your labor
Epidural
Doula
Birth Center/ Hospital
Midwife/ Doctor
Birthing in a tub (a lot of people think this is weird! Learn why people do it ;)
Forceps/ vacuum
C-section
...and so much more!!!
Here are some great books! Also a great movie to watch is The business of being born(Netflix).
39 weeks!!!
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