Have you heard of Buzzfeed? If you are a regular on Facebook, chances are a friend has shared a video or two, or you've passed a sponsored post. Regardless, there is on video from September that you have got to watch. As a mother, as an aunt, as a sister, as a human being. This is funny.
I am not completely sure which reaction is my favorite, but I do know I am not interested in consuming a cup of noodles at this point. Not after watching a real labor and delivery video, and not after watching that Buzzfeed video. Enjoy.
Showing posts with label childbirth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label childbirth. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Shivering During Labor
Baby Center has tons of forums for new moms and those who have been there done that, and you can find several boards where women are expressing concern and interest as to why they experienced shivering and teeth chattering during labor. While many attributed it to the IV or their epidural, it's actually something most women go through as their body's natural reaction to labor. Perhaps you went through this while having your baby.
Trembling, shaking, shivering and chattering are all signs of the transition phase of labor; nausea and vomiting are also signals. This is the portions where contractions become long and close together, generally allowing 30 seconds to rest between contractions. Transition is the point in labor where women begin to feel the most needy, and as if they "can't do it", and many women ask for medication (I know I did at this point!).
Many ladies who have planned a natural birth since they found out they were pregnant, often have their plans squashed by this point in labor. Whether they were induced or not, getting the chills so bad you convulse during labor, or even vomit, is enough to scare someone into asking for pain medication. You should never feel bad for not having the labor you wanted, or feel like a failure. The point of pregnancy and labor is to come out of it with a healthy baby. If that's what you receive, there's no need to let yourself feel guilty.
Trembling, shaking, shivering and chattering are all signs of the transition phase of labor; nausea and vomiting are also signals. This is the portions where contractions become long and close together, generally allowing 30 seconds to rest between contractions. Transition is the point in labor where women begin to feel the most needy, and as if they "can't do it", and many women ask for medication (I know I did at this point!).
Many ladies who have planned a natural birth since they found out they were pregnant, often have their plans squashed by this point in labor. Whether they were induced or not, getting the chills so bad you convulse during labor, or even vomit, is enough to scare someone into asking for pain medication. You should never feel bad for not having the labor you wanted, or feel like a failure. The point of pregnancy and labor is to come out of it with a healthy baby. If that's what you receive, there's no need to let yourself feel guilty.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
An Inspiring Birth Story
I know there are many women out there like me, first time moms who are hoping to experience a natural birth. Although this will be my first baby, I am confident that labor and delivery is meant to be a beautiful experience - but I guess I'll know when April comes around. In the mean time I am so bad about scouring my Google reader to find blog entries about birth stories.
My sister-in-law came across a very interesting read. Like my Mom, this lady has babies in a crazy amount of time, and no one seems to believe her. My own Mother had babies so fast my brother was barely born in the hospital, I was born in a car, my little brother at home, and my little sister nearly hit the floor because the doctor didn't want to listen to my Mom that she was coming out!
They say that the labor experience is based on genetics - and while that may be true, it isn't always for some women. Here's to hoping I take after my Mother, and don't go much quicker than she (I live 40 minutes away from the nearest hospital!). However, if you're interested in reading such an inspirational natural birth story that you're jaw could hit the floor, take a moment to read it over at The Pregnant Chicken.
My sister-in-law came across a very interesting read. Like my Mom, this lady has babies in a crazy amount of time, and no one seems to believe her. My own Mother had babies so fast my brother was barely born in the hospital, I was born in a car, my little brother at home, and my little sister nearly hit the floor because the doctor didn't want to listen to my Mom that she was coming out!
They say that the labor experience is based on genetics - and while that may be true, it isn't always for some women. Here's to hoping I take after my Mother, and don't go much quicker than she (I live 40 minutes away from the nearest hospital!). However, if you're interested in reading such an inspirational natural birth story that you're jaw could hit the floor, take a moment to read it over at The Pregnant Chicken.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Natural Delivery and Packing List
I'm not crazy, but I plan on having a natural birth. That's generally what I feel like saying when people ask me on how I plan to deliver. The second thing that comes to mind is, why do you care? Yes, I plan on going natural, and although it scares me to death, I feel it's what is best for me and the baby. Just go back to the Bible. God made man, God made woman from man, God did not give woman epidurals or spinals after she ate the fruit, yet Cain and Able were born just fine.
It's the same feeling when everyone tries to persuade me into taking breastfeeding classes... again, why are you pushing me into something when I am having the baby? Regardless, I feel that a woman's body was created to do these things, and before "modern medicine" women breastfed babies without an aid. Call me crazy, you won't be the first.
I love Baby Center's Natural Childbirth article, and it scares me to think of all the extras you might have to go through when you get an epidural. Sure, for the majority of women most everything goes fine. But I don't want to take that chance. Which, is why, I was so happy when it just so happened to work out that I got a midwife as opposed to a doctor. That's not to say some doctors aren't great, I just prefer alternative medicine versus everything created by man.
There are a few things to help get the nurses and staff at the hospital on your side and everyone into the swing of things once it's baby time. Here's a rather helpful list. In short, you need to take toiletries along for yourself, as well as a couple of changes of clothes for you and hubby and baby. They don't recommend bringing your supply of diapers to the hospital, mostly because they will supply them during your visit. A pair of flip flops you can toss afterward, for strolling the halls, soothing music, a camera or video camera with plenty of space on a memory card, and rechargeable batteries (don't forget the charger!). A few women noted that disposable panties were nice... I am guessing that's because of the discharge when you wear maxi pads, but I'm not certain. What helped while you were staying in the hospital?
It's the same feeling when everyone tries to persuade me into taking breastfeeding classes... again, why are you pushing me into something when I am having the baby? Regardless, I feel that a woman's body was created to do these things, and before "modern medicine" women breastfed babies without an aid. Call me crazy, you won't be the first.
I love Baby Center's Natural Childbirth article, and it scares me to think of all the extras you might have to go through when you get an epidural. Sure, for the majority of women most everything goes fine. But I don't want to take that chance. Which, is why, I was so happy when it just so happened to work out that I got a midwife as opposed to a doctor. That's not to say some doctors aren't great, I just prefer alternative medicine versus everything created by man.
There are a few things to help get the nurses and staff at the hospital on your side and everyone into the swing of things once it's baby time. Here's a rather helpful list. In short, you need to take toiletries along for yourself, as well as a couple of changes of clothes for you and hubby and baby. They don't recommend bringing your supply of diapers to the hospital, mostly because they will supply them during your visit. A pair of flip flops you can toss afterward, for strolling the halls, soothing music, a camera or video camera with plenty of space on a memory card, and rechargeable batteries (don't forget the charger!). A few women noted that disposable panties were nice... I am guessing that's because of the discharge when you wear maxi pads, but I'm not certain. What helped while you were staying in the hospital?
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