There is plenty of suffering in childbirth and its aftermath (pregnancy related and child rearing) yet to come: my advice would still be to take the epidural. It’s a marathon not a sprint...
There is plenty of suffering in childbirth and its aftermath (pregnancy related and child rearing) yet to come: my advice would still be to take the epidural. It’s a marathon not a sprint...
Except when that epidural slows the birthing process to such an extent that a cesarean is “required”. And this happens frequently (about 40% or more of the time). I just read of a young mother last week who “had” to have a cesarean, later developed an infection from the procedure, the infection developed into sepsis, requiring the amputation of both her hands and feet. That is not progress. Birthing is painful, yes, but after a period of time it’s over. Cesarean pain lasts for weeks.
There are few that would not agree with you, including the mothers of my 10 grandchildren. Back in the distant past we were told that natural childbirth was the best way to ensure our baby’s health during birthing. Three pregnancies, two went to 10 months, and each one with no painkillers. I would not change that today. Perhaps my pregnancies and deliveries were easy. I have nothing to compare them against and judge no one for doing anything differently. I felt that I was suffering for the well being of my child. Perhaps it help prepare me for the suffering to come. Who knows?
There is plenty of suffering in childbirth and its aftermath (pregnancy related and child rearing) yet to come: my advice would still be to take the epidural. It’s a marathon not a sprint...
Except when that epidural slows the birthing process to such an extent that a cesarean is “required”. And this happens frequently (about 40% or more of the time). I just read of a young mother last week who “had” to have a cesarean, later developed an infection from the procedure, the infection developed into sepsis, requiring the amputation of both her hands and feet. That is not progress. Birthing is painful, yes, but after a period of time it’s over. Cesarean pain lasts for weeks.
There are few that would not agree with you, including the mothers of my 10 grandchildren. Back in the distant past we were told that natural childbirth was the best way to ensure our baby’s health during birthing. Three pregnancies, two went to 10 months, and each one with no painkillers. I would not change that today. Perhaps my pregnancies and deliveries were easy. I have nothing to compare them against and judge no one for doing anything differently. I felt that I was suffering for the well being of my child. Perhaps it help prepare me for the suffering to come. Who knows?