Natural birth
Lots of women make it through labor without any medical pain relief, but if you do need to use pain relief drugs you shouldn't feel guilty or think that you failed in some way.
Every woman reacts to pain in different ways, so whatever helps you to get through labor – be it screaming at the top of your voice or as many drugs as possible – is worth trying.
If you plan to have as natural a birth as possible, controlled breathing can help. Long, slow breaths in and out will relax . . .
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Hi I had a natural birth and laboured at home with my tens machine and I used Gas and air too once I was ready to push... I used a Natal Hypnotherapy cd (effective home birth preparation) before going in to labour to just relax me and it really helped during the birth for breathing techniques etc.
I believe cesarean is only for emergancies and a natural birth should always try to be achieved, I found my birth such a great experience and call me mad but I can't wait to do it again!!! There is no reason why you can't have a natural birth unless there are complications.
Good luck!
are there any secrets to ensure a natural birth or sometimes is a cesarean the only option? I'm desperate for a natural one and want to do as much as I can to get it!
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