Doctor threatens pregnant woman that he won't be able to deliver her baby in a hospital unless she gets the coronavirus vaccine.
(media.gab.com)
? These people are sick! ?
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The epidural was most effective during my first labor and delivery. I didn't know what contractions were going to feel like, so I was a bit nervous. If you decide to get an epidural you are given an IV bag of pitocin to encourage contractions. Pitocin tends to make contractions a lot stronger. After my first child was born I understood what contractions felt like. They could be described as really intense cramping and pressure.
I did get an epidural the second time around as well.. My second labor went a lot faster, so I don't think the epidural went into full effect by the time I needed to push. I felt a lot more that time, and didn't think it was as bad as it is made out to be.
After that experience I decided that if there was a next time that I would skip the epidural all together. I honestly wasn't planning on going to a midwife or delivering at home with my 3rd child, but I had a change of heart last year when all the lockdowns started happening.
Everyone handles pain differently... That being said contractions are not the worst pain I have experienced. The pain that comes with contractions serves a purpose (child birth). The more intense contractions become that is usually a good sign that it's almost over.
I personally believe that fear can cause contractions to feel a lot worse. If this last year has taught me anything is that fear can make people act out in a negative ways (whether or not the threat is real). This last year has also made me look at medicine and doctors a lot differently. How people are just seen as a problem that needs to be fixed in the shortest amount of time possible. The symptoms seem to get the attention rather than actually treating the source of the problem. I guess you could say that I don't always "trust the science".
Sorry it took me awhile to respond.. I hope this answers your questions.
No worries on the delay, you’re sweet to mention of it.
I completely agree, this last year has been really revealing about the medical industry and the spouse pede and I are with you. Never thought a home birth would be something we’d ever consider. Hearing from you has been wonderfully encouraging. Words are insufficient to express my appreciation.
Was the home birth without the Pitocin then? Would you have then experienced contractions with and without the additional substance. I’m curious how much harsher the contractions were on and off the medicine. No rush or requirement to reply.
I heard the “ring of fire” was a worry. It sounds like the pain is short lived, purposeful and the baby arrival is a quick salve. The bonding process directly after sounds heavenly.
The home birth was without pitocin. Now that I think about it I'm pretty sure they give you that with or without the epidural if you are in the hospital. If you do get an epidural they will increase the flow of the IV bag to move the process along. That is what makes the contractions more intense.
Contractions come without the use of pitocin. When they start is all up to your baby, and when they are ready to be born. I think most women start having contractions before their water breaks, but the opposite can happen as well.
If it's your first baby, labor can take a bit longer compared to a second or third pregnancy. The ring of fire is intense... Breathing and staying calm is important. Midwives are pretty good at keeping their moms calm during that point in labor.
God bless you and your spouse! Whatever you two decide I pray that you both are safe and happy during the experience. Pregnancy seems like a never ending process, but it's a short lived experience to cherish. Once your baby is born there is such a wonderful sense of awe and peace. Finally getting to see the little person you have come to know while pregnant is hard to explain. You love that baby before you even know who they are or what they look like.
If you have any more questions you can send me a message!