Comments on: Preparing for my “homebirth” via my dreams.

By: Thelma Scripps

Thelma Scripps — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:39:06 +0000

Looks like a good post and reader comments that you have here. I should point out that other sites certainly propose a different viewpoint, particularly in regards to natural health. Has anyone here located additional information on the Internet, and would you give me some direction?

By: tiff

tiff — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:17:33 +0000

I used hypnobirthing techniques with William. I focused on my cervix opening. I imagined a huge blue 'donut' getting thinner. It worked. That and hot baths got me through without drugs. Also, I used alot of the techniques used by Ina may, especailly thinking of the contractions as an 'interesting sensation that brings me one step closer to meeting my baby'. It was pretty cool knowing I did it all by myself. tiffs last blog post..The circus.

By: Talina

Talina — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:43:27 +0000

Karen »

You could not have picked a more perfect place to rant! Love hearing other’s opinions and stories plus you took the words right out of my mouth ;-P
Thanks for sharing about your 10 Germany born son. I had no idea and way to go you!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:32:27 +0000

My kids are all over 30. My two girls were born in US hospitals at a time when you really didn't get a choice--you went to the hospital, did what they told you to do, and that was it. They wouldn't even let you keep your baby in your room with you at that time, in the United States. My first was born in Germany because my (ex) husband was in the Army and we were stationed over there. My son was delivered by natural childbirth, no drugs were ever offered. (as in I had no choice, that was how they did it in Germany at the time). I had no idea what was going on, I had no childbirth classes, nothing. and I was 18 years old. He was the easiest birth, I recuperated faster. He roomed with me in my room the whole time we were there. I fed him, and changed him, and did everything for him. Just from experience, I think that the pain is over-exagerated. Movies show women screaming and hollering, but it is really not like that. There is some pain, some discomfort, but it is not so bad that you can't tolerate it. Heck, my son weighed 10 lbs, 8.5 oz, and he was born with not drugs. Our bodies were made to do this, and modern medicine has made us think that we need to be hospitalized to give birth. If that is the case, humans wouldn't have survived for the thousands of years that we have. Yes, there are a few women who are at high risk who may need to be monitored and therefore in a hospital setting, but most women could give birth at home and free hospitals to to tend to the sick and injured. Pregnancy is not an illness, it is a natural function of the human body. Talina, more women should be more demanding about how and where their children are born. The only reason childbirth costs as much as it does is because big medicine has taken it over. Yes, I do rant on occasion. Karens last blog post..Time To Confess: 55 Days Since The Last Big Shopping Trip

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:47:21 +0000

wow…all I dreamt about last night was fruit buns…toasted fruit buns and they were delicious. Good old pregnancy dreams!

I am going to the hospital and have decided to try for as long as possible without any drugs…and see how I go. I would really like to say I will have no drugs, but I think once the pain hits hard the laughing gas will look very tempting.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:29:54 +0000

So while I have never given birth…I have completed a marathon and I can tell you its ALL mental! I picture the finish line and the tears of joy I know I will have when its all over…so I guess thats what I would focus on is holding my baby and the feeling of knowing you created something so beautiful!! Good luck I really admire your approach and when its my turn I will ssooo be picking your brain!! xo

By: maiden53

maiden53 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:09:12 +0000

My deliveries were too fast to do anything but hang on!

You go, Talina! Your dreams are good to you

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By: Talina

Talina — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:42:18 +0000

Heidi,
So you were focused on him and his progress. I think that will be a focus of mine too… Did he move much during birth like kicking wise?

The whole idea of focus is to have some sort of forward motion to the whole thing rather than dwelling on the impending pain or the next contraction. Everyone who has done it homebirth style says that relaxing through the process and the pain makes it lots less painful. When you are all tense and frantic I guess it hurts more from what I understand. I won’t know for sure until she comes out from there and I’ve tried it for myself but that is the theory I’ve got based on all the birth stories and info I’ve read.

By: Heidi Simpson

Heidi Simpson — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:32:54 +0000

Sooo....With Shawn I had an epidural and it hurt so flippin bad because the dr that put it in put it in wrong. I demanded that they remove it from my back and from then on I went o'natural with Shawn. To be perfectly honest I didnt need anything to "focus" on. I cannot even explain the feeling other than to say that all I could feel was ever part of his body moving through me and I knew what I needed to do. I felt when I tore, I felt when his nose and sholders came thru...ya....all of it. But, to me that "focus" on something---looking back it seems like one of those romantic ideas of labor that dont really make sense to me because I was totally just focused on getting him out. Heidi Simpsons last blog post..Port-a-Potty Fun

By: Krystal McCarthy

Krystal McCarthy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:22:47 +0000

Um I picked drugs and slept through most my labor! The nurse had to wake me up when it was time to push. Although on TV I have seen women birth watching a movie, reading a book or just talking it through with her partner! I think you;re going to be fine. You have been preparing for this since you found out about tater. You guys know the risks involved and have a trusted midwife there for assistance. The unknown is what will scare you and you have been reading and researching and talking about it very openly. You're going to do great! Krystal McCarthys last blog post..This and That