tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post823091714497717142..comments2024-03-27T19:18:01.612+00:00Comments on My Little L: What happens in Labour & pain management options workshop and home visit from my midwifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682259347425475324noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-40256277981744236952014-06-02T20:15:31.285+01:002014-06-02T20:15:31.285+01:00We looked in to lots of alternative methods of pai...We looked in to lots of alternative methods of pain relief and some worked some didn't my wife managed to have all our brood mainly on gas and air. #iPotLinky Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941009968936224349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-8853023650554126382014-06-01T11:47:50.307+01:002014-06-01T11:47:50.307+01:00Such a shame you didn't get out of it what you...Such a shame you didn't get out of it what you should have. #ShareWithMeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-26521961075601291952014-06-01T11:47:21.234+01:002014-06-01T11:47:21.234+01:00Such a shame you didn't get out of it what you...Such a shame you didn't get out of it what you should have. #ShareWithMeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-66581134656456886602014-05-27T23:28:02.403+01:002014-05-27T23:28:02.403+01:00Have you looked into hypnobirthing? I did this wit...Have you looked into hypnobirthing? I did this with my second baby and apart from a little g&a during transition/crowning I didn't need anything else. Our birthplan sort of went out of the window as I arrived at hospital so relaxed and unafraid that I was 9cm dilated - baby was born less than an hour later! We also had delayed cord clamping until the cord went flaccid & white.Helen @ Witty Hootshttp://www.wittyhoots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-68567338372988364862014-05-27T20:33:27.016+01:002014-05-27T20:33:27.016+01:00I only ever went to anenatal classes during my fir...I only ever went to anenatal classes during my first, all of the others I never bothered, haha. This looks like such a great list though and good for you for knowing everything available to you! <br /><br />Thanks so much for linking up with #MMWBH xxSuper Busy Mumhttp://www.superbusymum.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-49256854767560255392014-05-22T23:10:29.086+01:002014-05-22T23:10:29.086+01:00It's really great you're making a note of ...It's really great you're making a note of everything, it must be so useful to look back on these posts. I seem to remember that Pethedine wasn't good from my NCT classes although they didn't like any form of pain relief! I had a long (47 hours) induced labour at the age of 40 - I did 30 hours with 2 paracetamol then had an epidural later! POD arrived on Christmas Day. Good luck, just go with an open mind :) Charly Dovehttp://www.podcastdove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-60197840346172269032014-05-22T21:55:00.204+01:002014-05-22T21:55:00.204+01:00I never got to make a birth plan with either of mi...I never got to make a birth plan with either of mine and I was fine. I think on the day you will know what you need. So go with the flow! <br /><br />Also I really don't agree with the stages of when to go into hospital. I went in as soon as the pain came and I was 5cm dilated. Before they did the internal examination they thought I was one of those nervous 1st time mothers who panicked as soon as the pain came so they were going to send me home <br /><br />Good luck lovely! <br /><br />Thank you for linking up with the #WeekendBlogHop<br /><br />Laura x x x Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169449241613552204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-63362746633104286642014-05-22T21:26:11.042+01:002014-05-22T21:26:11.042+01:00Let's hope next time round all your questions ...Let's hope next time round all your questions will be answered Agata Pokutyckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771885577683189168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-35812227771704318812014-05-22T21:08:09.765+01:002014-05-22T21:08:09.765+01:00My experiences with birth in an NHS hospital were ...My experiences with birth in an NHS hospital were horrendous so I won't scare you. I think all you can do is be aw prepared as you can, because there are things that just can't be done till D-Day. Good luck with it all - hope it is a beautiful experience for you and baby x<br />Love Vicky<br /><a href="http://www.aroundandupsidedown.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Around and Upside Down</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273465554711610536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-90116967659750861472014-05-22T16:32:29.629+01:002014-05-22T16:32:29.629+01:00My water broke a month early so all of my plans we...My water broke a month early so all of my plans were thrownout of the window. I have to be induced and I gave birth painless. WHen I woke up the baby is gone. Sad things is that I am not the first one to see him but I am okay as long as he is safe and everything is okay #ShareWithMeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-85429011474707375422014-05-22T14:27:50.738+01:002014-05-22T14:27:50.738+01:00I think you are a lot more prepared than you think...I think you are a lot more prepared than you think you are. When I had my first I knew nothing about pain relief pros and cons, I wanted a water birth and that was it. I didn't get it but I didn't learn much more either and now I am on baby 4! My advice would be not to sweat it now but to also stand up for yourself- you have questions, then you ask them. I know that midwives are stretched for time but they should be able to answers your questions or point you towards info online at least<br />x x ghostwritermummyhttp://ghostwritermummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-3026205554255543092014-05-22T12:26:52.463+01:002014-05-22T12:26:52.463+01:00I went to NCT classes with my first and so I was p...I went to NCT classes with my first and so I was pretty clear on what I wanted (and terrified of any drugs). After a four day labour I was given a shot of Pethadine with first eleven hours before birth and it caused him feeding problems with his breathing. Other than that I've had two natural births with no pain relief and I'm hoping for this one at the end of June to be the same. Pethadine is an evil drug known to cross the placenta and that horrifies me. My midwife actively discourages it as does my consultant. I hope you get the birth you want, our babies sometimes have other plans!DisneyBride2008https://www.blogger.com/profile/13028154102505389101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-50843578414215572422014-05-22T12:25:55.880+01:002014-05-22T12:25:55.880+01:00Birth plans are great to get you thinking about wh...Birth plans are great to get you thinking about what you would like to happen...but I think the best thing you can be is as open minded as possible. You never know how your body is going to react and childbirth can be different every time....in my opinion it's best to just go with the flow and do whatever you have to do in that moment!Globalmousehttp://globalmousetravels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-66607110325231915282014-05-22T10:55:12.627+01:002014-05-22T10:55:12.627+01:00I don't think I ever discussed pain relief wit...I don't think I ever discussed pain relief with my midwife. I had a rough birth plan but was quite relaxed about the process as sometimes things just don't happen the way you hope. Good Luck xxKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-71175875486743914922014-05-21T23:10:29.664+01:002014-05-21T23:10:29.664+01:00I have pethedine with both of my girls and were to...I have pethedine with both of my girls and were told that he doesn't cross the placenta or effect the baby. I wouldn't have gone for it if it did xKeri-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241528728749755821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-6942512703451453452014-05-21T23:02:41.835+01:002014-05-21T23:02:41.835+01:00Like Jenny said I didn't know a lot of this, b...Like Jenny said I didn't know a lot of this, but then I had a fast labour and missed a lot of details!there and back again...http://thereandbackagainamotherstale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-9912239432152876952014-05-21T20:58:36.690+01:002014-05-21T20:58:36.690+01:00Wow even after having two kids I didn't know a...Wow even after having two kids I didn't know alot of this. Glad you got the information and know what all your options are! Always a great thing to know and be prepared. Thank you so much for linking to Share With Me. #sharewithmeLet's Talk Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730374182778773358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-58575173985707313122014-05-21T20:18:52.976+01:002014-05-21T20:18:52.976+01:00I am all for the gas and air option. If you rememb...I am all for the gas and air option. If you remember to breathe it in, it works a charm!Vaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082974379301225614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-49796333853510668042014-05-21T20:08:55.318+01:002014-05-21T20:08:55.318+01:00Ii had all water births with my three and swear by...Ii had all water births with my three and swear by them , never wanted anything else bar the laughing gas hahaha still makes me giggle, although i did swell like a balloon taking it xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511738712487629088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-39801630464590138122014-05-21T18:07:51.462+01:002014-05-21T18:07:51.462+01:00I second the waterbirth suggestion - don't und...I second the waterbirth suggestion - don't underestimate the pain-relieving qualities of warm water. I've had three children, all natural births.Aisha from expatloghttp://expatlog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-57106261790548868612014-05-21T17:39:24.360+01:002014-05-21T17:39:24.360+01:00The birthing plan is great in theory. Have a back ...The birthing plan is great in theory. Have a back up plan too in case there are any problems. Good luck with everything!Mellissa Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774290943178155079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-90728551033762705512014-05-21T17:37:53.944+01:002014-05-21T17:37:53.944+01:00Interesting post, we were told at antenatal class...Interesting post, we were told at antenatal classes that Epidural doesn't cross the placenta, that why I went for it. Strange that they give out differing info xYou Baby Me Mummyhttp://www.youbabymemummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-84257354049626196042014-05-21T16:29:05.594+01:002014-05-21T16:29:05.594+01:00I would say ask as many questions as you can - but...I would say ask as many questions as you can - but if possible, ask the same questions of several different people; you're likely to get different answers depending on their opinion!<br />Also something I didn't know until it happened: the transition between stage 1 and stage 2 can often make you sick! <br />Thanks for linking up with #WeekendBlogHop!SMA Old Postshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622362620305337105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-75075153545805420442014-05-21T16:23:18.232+01:002014-05-21T16:23:18.232+01:00I remember having my ante-natal classes when I was...I remember having my ante-natal classes when I was pregnant with Ethan, and getting all the notes on what kind of pain relief etc was available. I ended up being induced as he was 2 week's late, so everything I'd planned for went out the window and there was no time for pain relief anyway. Regardless, it's best to be prepared and I'll have to refresh myself for #2, due in July!Aprons and Shoestringshttp://apronsandshoestrings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687364975100352877.post-11042058190229489092014-05-21T16:09:20.284+01:002014-05-21T16:09:20.284+01:00I never went to prenatal classes and firs time aro...I never went to prenatal classes and firs time around was terrified that I wouldn't recognise labour pains as no-one could really explain them to me satisfactorily. I went drug-free just gas and air. First time it didn't have any effect - sure they hadn't plugged it in! 2nd time I was high as a kite and couldn't stop giggling. My midwife was useless and so I had to be prepared with loads of questions every time I saw her! x #MMWBHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com