Any one who had a natural birth please advise?

ive been thinking about a natural birth with no drugs but the only reason i wouldnt is because im terrified of pain so any one who has done it with out drugs could you tell me how it really is and not just yea it hurts but its worth it after the babys born, like i wanna know how much it may hurtAny one who had a natural birth please advise?
I did but it was 60 years ago and I was very young at the time so don't remember.Any one who had a natural birth please advise?
i had decided before going to the hospital that i was going to do it natural...i tried to convince myself that epidural didn't even exist so i wouldn't be tempted. i have a really low pain tolerance and thought that i would probably be in unbelievable pain...however, i found that the whole experience was soo much easier than anyone had explained to me. i seemed to be able to control everything with careful breathing and my thoughts (pretending to be at the beach, etc.). the lady in the hall from me at the hospital was screaming bloody murder and the only time i even groaned a little was when i was actually pushing. 2 minutes after giving birth to my son, i looked at my husband and said ';that wasn't so bad...i could do it again';! i would also say that if it feels like you can't tolerate the pain (i could) than get the epidural or pain meds...whatever makes your experience more enjoyable! :)
I've had both. I prefer WITHOUT. When I had the epidural, I couldn't feel where to push, and I just felt sleepy after I gave birth. With my 2nd baby, I was holding off until I just felt like I couldn't take the pain anymore to request it. Before I got around to requesting it, my baby started crowning and 2 minutes later she was completely out. I knew exactly where to push and I only pushed twice.





I was so awake and alert after she was born, and I was up for almost 48 hours because of all the excitement and adrenaline that I had from giving birth.
I wont lie to you I have a 16 month old daughter and she is my first and I am only 22 and had her at 21 and I had her all natural no drugs at all. So here it is it hurts. It didn't start hurting bad until I was 5 to 6 centimeters and that is when I felt like I had to do a number 2 because the baby is pushing down on everything. Once I got to 7 it felt like I had to push and they tell you not to because you could hurt yourself and the baby. When I got to 10 I started to push and it felt good pushing but the wrost pain to me was when my daughter head was coming out that is the most wrost pain that I had throw out my delivery but once that head gets out the pain went away in a secound... and if you want to know i will go throw everthing again
Hi!





Try not to worry yourself too much cause I think that you can scare yourself too much and give yourself a bad experience.





When it happens just go with the flow and be open to anything but try your best to leave stonger forms of relief til later cause some can interfere with health.





The pain gradually builds up and becomes more frequent. It is immense and indescribable because I doubt that a lot can be compared to it and you kind of feel like you can't do it but be determined to do what women do and have done forever before epidurals etc. were created. It's what nature intended.





You can do it! If there are complications you can say you had a very good try!





I got to the hosp at 7cm in agony and it carried on until I accepted gas and air at 9cm then although it hurt like hell I knew when my body wanted me to push him out and could respond to that (which women who have epidurals unfortunately don't get). Afterwards I showered myself and although very sore for a week or so I could walk around and enjoy my baby.





Good luck honey! Do what's best for you at the time! You'll know what you need!
My first 2 were all natural. It hurts a lot, but the pain goes away when you hold your child. You are able to get up and move around easier I think after not having an epidural or other numbing medication.


If you are worried about the pain, go to childbirth classes and they will help you to understand how to manage that pain.


Epidural is not your only choice for pain, if you don't want to be numb, then just have some pain meds through the iv. The work to take the edge off so you can breathe and relax a little.
I tried to give birth without the drugs, but I couldn't do it. I thought I could handle the pain, and I did for quite a long time, but it got so bad that I was practically begging for relief. Just imagine your worst period cramp ever, and multiply it by a thousand. Then think of that, lasting about a minute, and repeating ever 2 or 3 minutes. It was excrutiating, honestly. I got an epidural when I was 6 cm dilated, and it was the best thing. The pain just vanished, and I was able to get some rest while my cervix dilated the rest of the way. Then again, I was in labor for about 36 hours before I got the epidural, so if your labor is faster than mine was, you may be able to do it just fine.
It's different for everyone, I recommend an epidural if you feel like you can't handle it.


Not trying to scare you but here's how mine went.


I was adamant I didn't want an epidural with our first as I had a friend who fell into a coma for a week after having one, I had to have one whilst our first daughter was crowning as she'd been stuck there for 3.5hrs, I couldn't hold her afterwards because I was still shaking so much.


I didn't even make it to the end of the road with our second (16min labour, even then I was shaking so bad I had to wrap her in my arms to hold her, but I had to hold her because hubby had to keep driving).


With our third I asked for an epidural but the midwife wouldn't get me one I got the stupid ';you're doing great'; crap, I told her I wasn't but she wouldn't listen. Once again I couldn't hold her because I was shaking so much, I didn't want anything to do with her for hours, I had to have counselling for PTSD after having her. I have been praying that I get there in time to get an epidural this time and that there's an anesthetist on hand.
my plan was to keep all my options open. i wanted to experience what labor and all the pains were like. i got to 5 cm before i asked for the narcotic pain meds. that was a joke so i immediately asked for the epidural. i can't handle THAT much pain. it was so intense that i couldn't even speak. even after having narcotics and the epidural, my son came out just fine with no side effects whatsoever. i definitely suggest an epidural to anyone and everyone, but ultimately, its your call. dont let anyone pressure you into doing something you dont want to do. im not going to lie, it is the worst, most undescribable pain ever. best of luck to you!
ive had both as well and i prefer natural my baby was alert i was alert and able to walk and shower while they cleaned her up natural hurts even more than anyone can tell you like your insides are going to rip out with the baby you will get to the point where you don't think you can do it anymore without drugs but after you birth the placenta and a few more cramps the unbearable pain is done
I tried to just have the gas at first because I was scared of having an epidural, but then, I was in so much pain, I didn't care. I said ';I want an epidural';. They weren't going to give one to me, but when the midwife asked my Obstetrician, he said ';give her whatever she wants';. I think it is a good idea to keep your options open. Plan for anything and you won't be so shocked when it happens. To truly answer your question...childbirth is extremely painful, especially the first time.
It hurts a lot hun im not trying to scare you but that's pain, however if many women do it natural..why can't you? . For me it was all worth it once they put her on my chest and she stopped crying when she heard my voice. It was amazing just knowing I did it all for her. it was a good experience for me and im planning on going natural again with my future kids.





Good luck with your decision. And just think contractions are the most painful..once its time to push that will just feel like a relief.
People have different amounts of pain, and respond to pain differently. My advice is to see how you feel when you're actually in labor and take it from there.





If you want to know my experience (not that you will have the same experience), I really needed something, and Lamaze helped. Make sure you take that course.