When it comes closer to the birth of our baby (or perhaps this happens during the whole pregnancy) we need to decide whether or not we will choose to have an epidural or whatever pain medication is offered to us.
Most of us are quite sure that we are going to have a "natural" birth, including drug free. Others opt for the medications that make us comfortable. This quite often depends on our pain tolerance. There is no shame in having medication to help us through this time. Because of all the research that has been happening over all these years, child birth is no longer a horrible experience with tons of pain. We now have options at our finger tips.
Although this is not true in all cases, there are the exceptions to the rule. Some women may be afraid of the needles, or just want to have the least invasive birth possible. Some women have no choice because of technical difficulties during their pregnancy. Some just want to be comfortable.
As far as natural birth (whether with drugs or without) or C-section, what ceases to amaze me is we do have a choice if we want one or the other. Oddly enough, some women do choose to have the C-section and avoid the pain of child birth. I guess we are slightly blinded by the fact that yes, if we do choose that method, we do avoid the birthing pains, but what about the pain afterwords? Did you know that a Cesarean is major surgery? What about the pain after that?
For the epidural, have you thought of the complications that could happen during and throughout this? I guess as women, we don't think of the implications, we just want the quick fix. I won't scare you with the details of my experience, just be careful.
I have experienced both natural birth and C-section, and let me tell you, I would rather pick the natural birth, no matter the tons of complications that went with it. The recovery afterwords is so much easier and quick compared to the slow recovery of the C-section. After a Cesarean (since the major muscle was cut), you can't do abdominal exercises for 6 weeks or longer. That definitely can be a drag. Once again, my experiences with these two are quite grotesque, so I won't scare you with them.
The moral of this article is: Do the research! Don't let others stories scare you, but also be advised by them. Look around, check it out and even make a birthing plan if you need to. Remember, each experience is unique, so take it day by day.
Anna Snyder is a vivacious young mother of three who has a zest for life. She loves to learn anything about maternity and pregnancy. She currently owns a online maternity clothing shop so check it out, it is Your one stop online maternity clothing and accessories shop
