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.
A lot of us usually lean towards having a natural and drug free birth. But when the time comes for our baby to be born, pain tolerance usually decides this for us. There is no shame in having medication to help us through our child birthing experiences. Because of all the research and everything, we, as women, can be pain free and some what oblivious when our child enters the world.
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.
What ceases to amaze me is that now we do have a choice whether we would like natural or a C-section, and it doesn't even have to depend on the circumstances. What is even stranger is the fact that some women even opt for the C-section because they want to avoid the pain of childbirth. So, you avoid the pain of birthing, but what about the incision that you have to deal with afterwords? And have you thought about the pain with that as well? Major surgery can be pretty painful.
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. Do your research about topics.
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. I guess what I am trying to say is, if you can avoid a C-section, it might be in your best interest. But remember, the health of the baby comes first.
What I am trying to say with this article is: do your research. Don't let other people scare you with their stories (that is why I didn't tell you my stories), but still be open minded to what is available for you. Educate yourself, and your spouse or significant other. Make a plan, and try to stick to it (unless circumstances change it of course). Each experience is unique, so please take it day by day and try to enjoy life.
Anna Snyder is a loving young mother of 3 angelic jewels. 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
