I'm scared of childbirth!! (41)
The best of luck and well wishes to you and your child....God bless you both.
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it is completely normal for you to be having minor contractions...in fact, with your subsequent babes...you'll have them even earlier. called braxton-hicks contractions, they are your bodies way of preparing for the real thing.
remember, childbirth is a thing you were built for...your body will figure out quickly how to manage it.
as for pain relief, that's between you and your doctor...it depends upon your health, the baby's health, and your pain tolerance. personal preference, of course...would be one that doesn't affect the baby, so no narcotics. an epidural can block all of your pain, but generally doesn't get into the baby's blood-stream. the down-side is that you can't walk around.
of course, when you get far enough in the labor process for pain relief...you usually aren't walking around a bunch, anyway.
remember, childbirth is a thing you were built for...your body will figure out quickly how to manage it.
as for pain relief, that's between you and your doctor...it depends upon your health, the baby's health, and your pain tolerance. personal preference, of course...would be one that doesn't affect the baby, so no narcotics. an epidural can block all of your pain, but generally doesn't get into the baby's blood-stream. the down-side is that you can't walk around.
of course, when you get far enough in the labor process for pain relief...you usually aren't walking around a bunch, anyway.
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Congratulations on the baby.
Stay positive during your labor, fear increases pain.
And just remember, no matter how many hours it takes to deliver, it is nothing like being pregnant for 9 months.
You will be amazed at the connection with your baby...best of wishes to you.
Angel
Stay positive during your labor, fear increases pain.
And just remember, no matter how many hours it takes to deliver, it is nothing like being pregnant for 9 months.
You will be amazed at the connection with your baby...best of wishes to you.
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best wishes on the birth
i was also scared to death with my sons birth the pain meds. is up to you dear
i will say that after all the pain when you see the beautiful life you have created its worth it a million times over
i was also scared to death with my sons birth the pain meds. is up to you dear
i will say that after all the pain when you see the beautiful life you have created its worth it a million times over
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drugs are your friend..... i was in pre-term labor for 2 months with my last one and on bed rest... i stayed in pain for a long time... breathe calmy, distract yourself and when it's over and u se your little one it will be a distant memory... all of my babies were 3 weeks early, get steroids, atleast 2 doses... they help make the lungs mature and the baby more healthy if born early and yes, it's normal
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Drugs are not too friendly to babies, be careful what you take, remember that the baby gets a large dose of whatever you take. 
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I was scared as well with my first but its best thing you will do in life and if it was that bad women would only have one I have three myself I sure you will do great and yes get the pain med thats why they make it and It does not hurt the baby at all GOOD LUCK
What are you having and did you pick a name?
What are you having and did you pick a name?
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good luck with your baby, and happiness to you.
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just between us, you haven't experienced it... and in the idea of steroids... SOMETIMES, (not to scare anyone) it's either that or the baby being hooked up to i.v.'s and oxygen and in the intensive care unit.... they know what they are doing with medication these days and tell you of their risks and benefits... but the most dangerous is labor inducing drugs...
but, guys shouldn't be lecturing, okay...
but, guys shouldn't be lecturing, okay...
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i'm thinking he was talking of pain-relievers...not quite the same thing as steroids for maturation of lungs...
any narcotic DOES have an effect on the baby...
any narcotic DOES have an effect on the baby...
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i would think if the pian is to bad yes pian meds can be good take it from a man that was throwin across the room from my first dather being born yes there is risk but some of the beafits out wheagh the bad i had sempathy pains and the morning sickness with my kids she pushed and so did i
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everything has an effect on the baby, from the air you breathe and the water you drink.... i went without pain relief until i went into surgery, i had a spinal... very difficult spinals, they couldn't get it in there in the right plac, and then i hit the narcotics... but i was almost ready to push and i didn't have meds... but i have a VERY high pain threshold for pain.
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yeah, so do i.
i'm all for natural, lol...but then, i draw strength from pain.
my daughter, when she had hers...within the first hour was puking from the pain and had to have an epidural. she had her FIRST baby in four hours. my fourth took over 48.
i'm all for natural, lol...but then, i draw strength from pain.
my daughter, when she had hers...within the first hour was puking from the pain and had to have an epidural. she had her FIRST baby in four hours. my fourth took over 48.
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Congratulations on your new love. Narcotics do enter into the babies blood if you take them. Epidural may be your best bet. As for the pain, hurts a lot in a good way. As soon as it is over...you will not care about it. The pain of labor is a very small price to pay for what you are getting in return. Don't be scared honey. It is very natural and it will soon be just a faint memory.
Keep us informed when you get that beautiful baby home.
Kat
Keep us informed when you get that beautiful baby home.
Kat
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it took about 20 times for them to get the spinal in, and then i ended up with a spinal headache... they filling full of mt. dew and caffeine... and serious drugs... i mean serious... but, it was all worth it.. sometimes i couldn't lif my head from the surgical pain and the spinal head ache, but it's all a distant memory now... sometimes pain is a positive thing, it lets you know you're alive and that you are or have accomplished something just look at it in a positive light i guess
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Ya know, I have been present at 4 births and I must say it was pretty easy for me 
and all the moms were ok too.
The only thing that really hurt was my feelings as the mothers had some need to curse me and call me names.
and all the moms were ok too. The only thing that really hurt was my feelings as the mothers had some need to curse me and call me names.
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I was warned that if I moved my head up or tried to lift it in any way,after having one pf those. That I would get a severe headache. So, I layed there still and didn't move my head much til it was clear.
Kat
Kat
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well, mine happened after my time limit.... man was it nasty.... was in the hospital for five days...
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My point was, them calling me name did seem to make them feel better so you may want to try that
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should I get pain medication? is it normal to start having aches and minor contractions this early before I am due?