Delivery advices?

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Heya Mommies,

I am curious if you like to share about your experience with deliveries. This is my first time. I am just curious if you used ephidural (sp) or natural birth. What are some things that new mothers should know about before their deliveries? Any advices? Boyee, I can't wait to meet my lil girl!
 
i had epidural with my son TJ.. it was not so bad as I was only in labor for 5 hours as I was already 5 cm dilated when dr checked me and he decided to break the bag of water so thats how my labor actively started right then.. the pain was really extremely painful.. it is alot different between bag with water inside and no water in bag.. wow.. thank goodness for epidural.. heh.. I was in back labor for 3 days and it was unbearable!!! everyone said u are not in labor.. i said it feel like.. and i went ahead to the hospital and sure enough i was in labor! jeez! lol..

be sure u have a bag of clothes with shampoo, conditioner, hair brush, toothbrush, deodrant etc.. also with a bag of clothes and diapers for the baby! carseat of course.. ready for when u go in labor so it will be easier for you to just take it right with u to the hospital without worrying where is it?? ahhhh.. no hassles.. heh.. oh yeah.. DONT forget- digital camera if u have one.. or disposable camera to take alot of pics! :)

overall.. just relax and enjoy every moments of being preggy before u have the baby! :)
 
mostly first time parent need know what on list before baby coming like nursery rooms,carseat,strollers,shampoo,clothings,whatever for baby really needs!

and also mothers need know what to do packing clothes before she got breaking waters or not breaking waters maybe mothers can getting contraction little or BIG contraction no matters for first times mothers.

if mothers have plans as first times c-section orders from doctors because baby have breech or not but mostly baby always delivery by c-section quickly than natural birth i know its hard for mom push hardly!

and also dads can know what to do can put carseat middle not left or right but mom can near the newborn its more fair for mom!
 
Thanks for those who gave me advices. I am getting ready and can't wait to meet my lil girl! Thanks!
 
Bewitched said:
Heya Mommies,

I am curious if you like to share about your experience with deliveries. This is my first time. I am just curious if you used ephidural (sp) or natural birth. What are some things that new mothers should know about before their deliveries? Any advices? Boyee, I can't wait to meet my lil girl!
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I had an epidural with my first. It was wonderful, until I had to push. Couldn't feel anything, so I ended up pushing for almost 3 hours. I got the shakes, which was horrible (common side effect) and the injection site on my back hurt for days. My back was stiff for a while. Took me weeks to have a BM without feeling I was going to rip apart.

With my second, no epidural or other pain relief. 3 hours of labor (second usually goes faster). It was...no words to describe the pain...but the pain was an incentive to push. It took 3 pushes to deliver. My doctor had just put his gloves on. My husband told me the nurse was yelling "stop pushing, the doctor isn't ready", but the only thing I was aware of was that I had to push, nothing was going to stop me. It took me no time at all to recover from it, seriously, within minutes I felt I could walk, I was fine, in no pain. It was much easier taking care of my two kids (and they were only 13 months apart) than it was taking care of 1 newborn and trying to heal from the damage done to my vagina.

Not meant to scare you. Each labor is different. One of my friends progress was slow until she got the epidural. I also didn't tear much (my doctor only cuts as a last resort), and that can be a big factor also.

Just keep in mind. If you get any kind of pain relief, or use any kind of induction method, you will be strapped to a bed with constant monitoring from machines. This is not ideal to progress your labor. Walking was great for me, relieved the pain to a bearable point. Bring one of those huge balls (can't think of the name) and just sit on it with your legs spread and rock back and forth. It did wonders for me.

Good luck!
 
Both my sons' birth were natural, no drugs which I was against them. Anyway umm before u start your labor, look for white plug come out that is when your baby will be born within next one to three days.

If you plan to breastfeed your baby, use wash cloth to rub your nipples few weeks before baby born so ur nipples won't be sore when u breastfeed your baby.

Enjoy them. :)
 
My friend's husband delivered his wife's baby out of her womb. This father is very famous football professional player. They were so excited to have their baby. He had to pull the baby out. We were shocked what happened to the baby. I could not believe what he had done. He crabbed the baby out and walked back quickly. He looked at the opened window. He moved his right arm up and threw it out of the window. The baby flew in the air so far away. He suddenly forgot about his baby because he is the football player. He is so dope. You gotta stay away any football player in the future for a marriage. That's my advice.
 
Ah, this must be so exciting for you as the time is coming to a near soon end and starting with a new beginning. Are you getting nervous and wondering how the delivery will go? Don't worry - It is normal to feel nervous about it. :)

When I gave birth to my oldest son, it was the easiest thing I've done because the doctor had "supposedly" put too much epidural on me and I wasn't even able to feel anything at all below the chest. I was induced with pitocin because my son was 5 days over due. The labor was progressed for 8 hours and as for the pushing part, it did take me like, about 45 mins to push. Since I was already on the epidural and had too much of it, I couldn't figure out when it was time to push. I had to figure out the timing of the rhythm and went with the flow. If you have some bowel movements coming out at the same time while you push, don't be alarmed. It is normal for it to happen.

Whereas with my 2nd son, Everything was totally different. Again, this was also 5 days overdue. I was supposed to have an induction planned for the day after Christmas but this baby didn't want to stay inside any more longer. :lol: Anyway, the night before it happened, my lower back was starting to hurt me. Every time, my bladder was full, the pain was starting to increase and when my bladder was emptied, it went away. So I didn't really give it a thought and thought it was just part of being pregnant. I didn't sleep good on that night and when morning came, my ex husband went over to his parent's house to use their telephone to call the doctor (we didn't have a phone hooked up at that time) and the doctor said for me to come in to get myself checked. By the time I arrived at the hospital, the doctor checked me and said I was 5 cm dilated already and my contractions was starting to graduate. They had me on the epidural and guess what? The epidural did not even work for me at all because I was still able to feel every thing. It was bad enough that they put the epidural on me twice. It still didn't work at all. So, the doctor prescribed the drug - Demerol. Demerol did help somewhat but it made me so sleepy. I had every urge to push and push because the contraction was getting closer. The labor took 7 hours but only took me 15 minutes to push the baby out.

I'd just advise you to go with the flow, relax and make the best of it as much as you can. Most importantly, Make yourself comfortable. Oh, I'd suggest you to bring a chapstick or a lip balm to keep your lip moist because your lip could get dry during the labor. Ice chips are helpful too because you can't drink or eat anything during the labor. You will be experiencing some chills as well, so wear some thick, warm, comfy socks as well. Of course, cameras/camcorders shouldn't be forgotten as well. I wish you the best and good luck! This must be so exciting. ;)

By the way, Sorry for the long assed reply :lol:
 
With my first one, the labor was easy cuz I was on epidural..felt nothing but when I was ready to push, they had to stop administering it...oh..the contractions pains were coming in waves and I had to work on resisting the urge to push cuz the doctors said I wasnt ready yet. So finally, when it was time to push, I pushed for about an hour or so and I was starting to get seriously fatigued and frustrated cuz the contraction pains were too much. The dr was ready to use a vacuum so he kept telling me not to push but I had to so my daughter came out. Whew! After that, I was so shaky and weak cuz of pushing so hard for so long. When I got food..finally cuz I couldnt eat nor drink for like 12 hours, I felt better and more stable.


With my 2nd one..I was very nervous cuz the first one was really tough for me and I still had vivid memories of the pain even though it had been 8 years..well, I got put on epidural but not a lot like the first one so I could still feel the contractions. They felt more like menstural cramps..so when I was ready to push, I thought "Oh shit..here we go.." They took me off the epidural so I was bracing for the waves of pain...nothing. I kept asking them if I am completely off and they said yep..odd. So I braced myself for hard work of pushing for a long time...started pushing..after 4 pushes, my son came out and it was completely painless. I was like "huh?" That's it? Wow! Was so easy!!!

Funny thing is..the recovery after the birth of my daughter was so quick and easy while the recovery after my son's birth was very very difficult cuz I developed an UTI and it burned so badly every time I peed. Not only that..the acid (I dont know the word..I am tired) dissolved the stitches when my wound wasnt healed..I am not gonna describe the pain and hell I went thru that first month. So many visites to the hospital and I kept developing one infection after another..was plagued with high fevers on and off for a month. Because of that...word of advice..after the birth, MAKE sure u empty your bladder each time u pee completely while in the hospital. I didnt cuz I was paranoid about going to the bathroom so I ended up emptying it half way and as a result the infection occurred.
 
I sympathize you guys to deal with your painful.

At a hospital (?), my cousin's wife delivered her baby in the warm water a few years ago. She has a 2nd baby in the water last week. His wife was comfortable to be in the warm water. I am sorry I don't know what is the name of this treatment. Her babies are very healthy. I thought that you should try this method for your delivery.
 
It called water birth. We wanted that but in the area where we live, they don't offer it!!! I was so pissed off! But I did stayed in the jacuzzi for 30 minutes and it was AWESOME!!! I was 5 cm then boom to 9 in about 1.5 hr! (I think) After I got out, I was so freezing and shivering really bad! My DHB laughed at me! It was great memory to remember that! LOL! I was too late to have any pain medication and had to suffer with back labor. Pushed for 3 damn hours, and finally C-Section specialist came and helped us..he said nah don't need C-section, use the forecups! My old dr gulped. So it was succeed! I went in labor for about almost 13 hrs with no drugs and I felt it was worth it. I could do it again!

So if we ever get pregnant again with 2nd, I will ask my OB/GYN to help me find a water birth because I felt more comfortable to be in the water and relax during the labor. I think it is worth it. Water birth may not for every woman.

Wish you best of luck Betwiched!
webexplorer said:
I sympathize you guys to deal with your painful.

At a hospital (?), my cousin's wife delivered her baby in the warm water a few years ago. She has a 2nd baby in the water last week. His wife was comfortable to be in the warm water. I am sorry I don't know what is the name of this treatment. Her babies are very healthy. I thought that you should try this method for your delivery.
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LakeTahoe

Thanks for the name of this water birth...

I heard that it is popular now. That's all I know.
 
yeah water birth very popular for baby born than natural birth im tell you about that.

i watch baby story about parents have water birth for first times or second times or more water birth in experience water birth when their children was born with water birth if water birth not work out they try for natural birth i know natural birth not easy for mom.
 
Thanks for your tips! That helps a lot!! I ve been meaning to ask about contractions. Of course this is my first of everything.... so how would you know you are having contractions? What is the difference between Braxton Hicks and real contractions? I definitely need some info about this. I am over 8 months preg. Im so nervous and excited at the same time. My family is so excited to meet my lil gem! So I hope i get some more advices!
 
I remember a woman told me that she took the Braxton-Hicks method. It worked for her. She took some herbs (see the link), and I thought that it was a bad idea, but I was wrong. Her two babies are healthy. (They born a different year.) Note: I do not remember if these herbs are the ones that she took.

Painful Braxton-Hicks contractions: 12 things you need to know


It is a very hard for anyone to make a choice: the Braxton-Hicks or the water birth methods. I think that these treatments are good. Good Luck.

The doctors give them some painless shots which cost so prohibitive. I would say about 600 dollars for each shot. Maybe, 1,000 dollars per shot - That was about 10 years ago. I leave you to make your own decision which treatment is best for you.
 
Well mine felt like extremely painful menstrual cramps. It felt like I had to constantly sit on the toilet. I had some Braxton Hix about two weeks before I had my son, they were very mild, just a tightening of my stomach, but not much pain. If I went and drank water they went away. I didn't have any with my daughter.

Good luck!!
 
akoutsourais said:
Well mine felt like extremely painful menstrual cramps. It felt like I had to constantly sit on the toilet. I had some Braxton Hix about two weeks before I had my son, they were very mild, just a tightening of my stomach, but not much pain. If I went and drank water they went away. I didn't have any with my daughter.

Good luck!!
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Hi...that's what I thought. I wasn't sure about that. I know those pains were braxton hicks but it wasn't TOO painful!

Whoo... 4 weeks left! yay!
 
Bewitched said:
Thanks for your tips! That helps a lot!! I ve been meaning to ask about contractions. Of course this is my first of everything.... so how would you know you are having contractions? What is the difference between Braxton Hicks and real contractions? I definitely need some info about this. I am over 8 months preg. Im so nervous and excited at the same time. My family is so excited to meet my lil gem! So I hope i get some more advices!
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It's hard to recognize the Braxton Hicks vs contractions because some of the symptoms are almost similiar. In my experience, the braxton hicks were more like a small squeeze in the stomach and the actual contractions were much stronger with the cramps.

You know, it was weird - When I was pregnant, I was encouraged to take Lamaze class. I never did and when the delivery came around, it was as if everything I was told to do went right out of the window. I just went on with the flow and it worked just fine for me. Instead, I found something that I could focus on during the labor to keep myself determined to make it through out the delivery. All I did was stare at the reflecting mirror that the hospital had on the wall to see the birth of my children. It was the main focus for me because I wanted to meet my sons. It was all worth it. When my sons were in my arm right after the birth, all those pains of the labor/delivery were all forgotten. It's an exhilarating feeling.

The point is - If you find something to make it a main focus through the labor/delivery, it will inspire you to push further and you will feel rewarded in the end to know that it meant something to you. ;)

It is normal to be excited but yet feeling nervous for the first time around. I am sure you will do just fine. I am sure you and your family are getting anxious and could not wait to meet your little gem. But, Hey, It's great, you know? That's the best you could ever have. :hug:
 
Hey.. thanks Jolie 77

Yeah... i am so excited but nervous.

Another questions.... i am now experiencing sore down btwn my legs... and my dad is a doc and he tells me that the baby is weighing down Dang, it hurts when she jumped on it! hehe.
 
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