Med-Free Monday Check-in
Feb 9, 2015 11:31:33 GMT -5
Post by mpiemont on Feb 9, 2015 11:31:33 GMT -5
I'm beeorange. STM, I was induced with DD and had an epidural. I want to try med-free this time.
How many weeks are you? 25 weeks
What have you done so far in your prep for a med-free birth? I haven't done anything yet. I've written down books to read, but haven't gotten around to buying/reading anything yet.
What do you WANT to do? I am hoping my hospital has a nice tub in the birthing suite that I can use during labor (my hospital with DD did). I am going to try my hardest to go med-free, but I won't hate myself if I can't do it.
Any Questions/Comments? Those of you who have already had a med-free birth, what was the thing that helped you the most through the pain?
Also, how can I help SO? He is worried about seeing me in pain and doesn't know how he will be helpful if he is freaking out himself.
Also, I've found that just wanting to go med free is often not enough, there really needs to be preparation ahead of time, involvement of a support system that wants it as much as you do, and a real "mind over matter" sort of mentality. You can do it!!!