Girl, you do whatever you and your doctor have discussed and do not let anyone sway that decision. I wanted to do mine natural but there is a pretty high chance of having to do an emergency c section, so I will need to have a small dose epidural so if need be, they can use that to numb me for the c section, instead of having to put me completely out. But kudos to you. Most women don't have the balls to even think about going all natural, let alone actually try it. I will say, don't be completely closed minded about getting pain meds if it gets to be too much pain for you. But other than that, I commend you for wanting to do it natural, and sticking by your guns. And don't listen to all the negativity.

Good luck honey! And if you need support, feel free to message me. The big day is next Thursday for me and my son

My first child was delivered by natural child birth....was not what I had wanted but when you wait too long for meds you have no choice...

Sure I made it through it and it was not the horror story I had heard from others.. My second I had to be induced when your 3 weeks overdue you will opt for what ever it takes to get it going. I did go for the drugs with my second one I refused the epidural.

Many I know have went the epidural way some said it was great then others still say they felt some of the labor...


My sons g/f that gave birth 2 months ago said she was not going to have a epidural as well. It ended up she had to be induced and in the end had to have a epidural which she gladly accepted.

All I can say is go in with a open mind just because what we want at times in the end we have to take a different route. There may come a time the doctor may say natural was a good thought but due to issues we need to go a different way... It could happen

So go for the natural to start off if it happens there is no problems and you can handle the pain then go for it... Once it is over so is the pain as far as birth... For all have pain within the days that follows... Just don't be so hard core on your choice when it comes to your health or the baby's

The best advice I can give is don't tense up the more you do the worse it hurts. Focus on something like the beach ect where it is peaceful and stay as calm as possible......

Best wishes to you on the birth.......and all the happy memories to come...

There are twice as many benefits to natural labor than there are to medicated labor. Without pain medicine, you have more control over your body, meaning less medical help is often needed. It also means you will be more comfortable because of better mobility. The secret is to learn the right natural anti-pain techniques, i.e. breathing and positions. Going natural can even prevent or allow you to correct some birth complications without need for forceps or a c-section.

Pain meds do have an effect on the infant as well, though they appear short term. I do not know if any studies have found long term effects.

Many women who espouse using pain medication probably either were not properly prepared for natural labor or simply do not want the pain involved. Both schools of thought generally believe their choice made the experience more memorable and enjoyable. Hence women tend to be very divided on the issue with very strong feelings. It is up to you to decide which is best because no one is going to give you an objective opinion.

The nice thing about natural labor is you can always switch to medicated labor during the process. Once you are medicated, you can't really switch back.

i'm pregnant with my first child. I'm due in about 4 weeks now. My plan is to do this all natural. Which i keep being told how nieve and stupid that is. And that i'll change my mind once labor begins. I do not want to be induced. No pitocin or anything. No drugs and definately no epidural. Why is that so wrong? If my mother could do it, why can't i? Women have given birth without these drugs for years, why is it needed now? I realize it will be hard but i really want to do this. Do i have any good feedback on my decision?