tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post7227292478179406710..comments2024-02-22T15:50:34.626-05:00Comments on Modern Modesty: Why I Want a Natural BirthLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11903093506019623439noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-55656180826174318542014-05-18T21:08:52.763-04:002014-05-18T21:08:52.763-04:00Wishing you the best! The one thing I would advise...Wishing you the best! The one thing I would advise you to keep in mind is that birth is one of those areas that is just not in our control. We of course want to educate ourselves and make the best plan possible, but try to be open to the possibility it may turn out as you expect--and that's ok. I know so many women that have had a lot of trouble because their births are not what they had in mind! In my case, my first birth required intervention due to pregnancy complications, and my second birth ended in a life-threatening complication. In the end I'm grateful to G-d for my two beautiful babies, even if they didn't come in the natural birth I envisioned:)Keshet Starrhttp://www.keshetstarr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-26780429745341612812014-05-01T19:38:13.081-04:002014-05-01T19:38:13.081-04:00I truly hope you have a wonderful, slow labor that...I truly hope you have a wonderful, slow labor that you can get through without medication. You go girl! But I know a lot of women whose actual L&Ds looked nothing like what they had planned and hoped for. And often the result was that they felt sad that things didn't go as planned, or guilty for "giving up" and having an epidural, or like a failure for needing a c-section. Any birth that results in a healthy mother and baby is a successful one, regardless of meds and interventions. So by all means, lay out your birth plan, but consider that it might not go by the script. Best wishes!Eos Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461158689274826458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-25633336597081875282014-05-01T15:28:19.016-04:002014-05-01T15:28:19.016-04:00I wanted to respond to Priscila. I had natural chi...I wanted to respond to Priscila. I had natural childbirth at my local hospital with both of my children. I was honest with my doctor as far as what I wanted to do. He supported me, but also said his job was to make sure the baby and I stayed healthy. My husband and I had a plan as far as what we would do if different things were offered. I went to a childbirth class and talked to the instructor at length about natural childbirth, I also read several books and looked at things on line. I went on a tour of the hospital ahead of time and talked to them about natural childbirth and what they had to support me during that. Finally when I was in labor and went to the hospital, I requested a nurse that would support me doing it naturally. Both experiences were wonderful. We only have one hospital in my city, so I didn't have to research more. I would suggest you do research different hospitals, what they have to support natural childbirth and how their nursing staff feels about it. The best thing I had was a husband who was willing to stand up for me and what we wanted out of the birth. There were several times he did stop something that was happening and ask me if it was what I wanted. Having him support me was huge!!Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-86805192133315172042014-04-30T15:19:47.800-04:002014-04-30T15:19:47.800-04:00That is awesome you are having an all natural birt...That is awesome you are having an all natural birth! I am a nursing student now and I just finished my clinical rotation in Labor and Delivery. My dream is to become an L&D RN or a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Maternal Health. Another risk factor with an epidural is that there is a potential for contracting a urinary tract infection because an epidural comes with the insertion of a urinary catheter. Once you get the epidural you can no longer get up out of your bed because you are completely numb from the belly down which can increase the possibility of getting blood clots in your legs. Walking is one of the best ways to get the baby moving down the birth canal. I love reading your posts! Good luck to you for a quick and easy delivery and of course a healthy little one! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-16909289970225111012014-04-29T20:58:06.546-04:002014-04-29T20:58:06.546-04:00Good for you! We had two natural births and two i...Good for you! We had two natural births and two induced births. The labor for the inductions was 2-4 times longer and much more painful and did lead to more intervention. Our last baby was born and home and was by far the easiest, most peaceful experience yet. We are expecting our fifth right now (31weeks along) and are planning another home birth. I think you are being wise to avoid intervention unless necessary. Our prayers are with you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-23287220627748971152014-04-29T12:26:31.805-04:002014-04-29T12:26:31.805-04:00I would love to have a natural birth but at the sa...I would love to have a natural birth but at the same time I would like to know if I can do it at a hospital in case an emergency happens. Also how can I found out what hospitals in my area offers natural birth as an option. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569540975527507483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-54909534068169561712014-04-28T20:32:28.831-04:002014-04-28T20:32:28.831-04:00I think you have a great plan!! It's always be...I think you have a great plan!! It's always best to do your own research! This was what I had wanted to do but as I had a couple of things to be concerned about my birth plan did have some changes. I allowed for basic changes for the health of the baby and my last 2 (out of 5) were pretty well as natural as you could get (I'm thankful to not have been in labor and ever have true need of an epideral)! With my fifth, Jesse, we had some work to do to get the other children all situated and so we drove (rather quickly) to the closer hospital as the contractions were very strong and seemingly coming to the last stages. Can you imagine my husband's surprise when he suddenly had to (literally) catch the baby when he had planned to help me out to get into the hospital early on a Sun. morning. Things like this tend to happen when you think you really have it all down!! lol God saw to it that he was completely natural and like the 4 before him, in good health. I praise God for that!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11045350705774921164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-70001239634696424192014-04-26T22:42:58.654-04:002014-04-26T22:42:58.654-04:00Good for you! I had my two children naturally, it ...Good for you! I had my two children naturally, it was at a hospital, but I did my research and said no to a lot of things, including the basic IV!! In the birthing class I took before my first was born, the nurse who taught it was very much in favor of natural births. She called all the interventions a "slippery slope" meaning once you start on them, more are sure to follow. I wouldn't trade my two births for anything. I agree with Alicia, sleep while you can. It may not just be a day you are in labor, but several, that happened with my first! Will be praying for you!Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-74124637866855342812014-04-26T18:40:14.453-04:002014-04-26T18:40:14.453-04:00Good for you! While I'm a huge supporter and b...Good for you! While I'm a huge supporter and believer in a natural childbirth (I had one myself), I also believe that women need to be more informed regardless of how their labor and delivery play out. So kudos to you for putting the information out there. I have a post on my blog regarding my natural childbirth resources (found under the 'helpful things' page) that mentions a few things that helped me cement my decision. In case you want to check it out. Also, you should episiotomy to your list. They are still considered routine for vaginal births but are in fact unnecessary.Ashley P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08459910621720186573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-20900401010878974742014-04-26T18:18:04.327-04:002014-04-26T18:18:04.327-04:00We are so much alike....♥ I remember thinking you...We are so much alike....♥ I remember thinking you were my "twin" when I first got to "know you" via Modern Modesty/Facebook. <br />I'm 38wks ptegnant (almost 39) right now and I plan to go all natural with this baby as I did with my last two deliveries. BEST BIRTHdays EVER!!! I remember getting eyebrow raised reactions blah blah with my first pregnancy because of my choice to refuse epidural and all natural birth. The unknown of how labor will go when you haven't experienced child birth yet can be scary. I wasn't going to "expect" a wonderful my choice birth (clearly at any point in pregnancy I knew ultimately God was in control of the life inside me)....however, I did my homework and prayed that God would give me the strength to keep my focus when the big day arrived. My only advice that I would like to emphasize (which I learned AFTER my first child birth which was all day long constant contractions before I went to hospital) SLEEP, get rest....even though you'll be excited and anxious for the "prize" (aka- baby). I learned that your BIGGEST job is at the end and you'll need your energy to PUSH! LOL....I slept in between contractions during my 2nd baby's labor and it made a difference! You will do fabulous ♥ I'll be praying!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it, but first.... my baby Kyle will be in my arms. Ahhhh.... so excited!Alicia DeHassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-21659667632329449052014-04-26T13:29:18.898-04:002014-04-26T13:29:18.898-04:00I'm planning a home water birth, only using a ...I'm planning a home water birth, only using a midwife and doulas. I have no plans to even see an OB, and I only had one ultrasound to ensure we weren't having twins! During that one, my precious baby reacted to the wand expressing distress, so I couldn't subject him/her to another one. My husband and I are thrilled with the home birth possibility, as it puts the coaching on him, the decisions on us as a team, and the comfort for us both of our own home. Some have been skeptically enthusiastic, but most just call me crazy. God designed my body to bear children naturally - no inductions, no medications. It's normal and natural and DOABLE! :) Good for you!!! :)Sarah Will-Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03242255348917029964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-905983394334183073.post-88131542554927744182014-04-26T12:47:18.800-04:002014-04-26T12:47:18.800-04:00Loved this post! I am a student midwife and it'...Loved this post! I am a student midwife and it's always exciting to me when moms do their research instead of blindly going along with cultural norms regarding pregnancy and birth. I'm also 22 weeks pregnant with our first baby and planning to have a home birth with an awesome Christian midwife... blessings on the rest of your pregnancy! : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015363703164448935noreply@blogger.com