I did not know you could give birth in a nut shell! I'll have to try that next time. (Sorry, couldn't resist)
Erin | Homepage | 03.09.06 - 2:38 pm | #

I have never really blogged on my childbirth experiences. I still can't porcess them. But after reading about the support you recvd.I am jealous. Last birth I had a defective epidural and basically hung on. That was it,I knew it was never going to work soo I just clung to the bed rails...thats it. No one helped, save the doc who caught my daughter. But I knew what to do, just get through it. I was amazed how the body just takes over.
JAne | Homepage | 03.08.06 - 10:38 pm | #

I agree Eileen. However the only way for a pregnant woman to understand what is under her control and what is not under her control is to have some education on pregnancy and birth and the procedures and interventions are utilized in the hospital for birth. Once you go into labor, it's too late to start learning.
Elena | Homepage | 03.07.06 - 9:04 pm | #

Although most mothers do not need any surgical interventions in childbirth, it is also true that many "routine" pregnancies develop complications down the road, particularly for the growing numbers of women who delay childbirth past age 35. And not all ob-gyns are "cut-happy." My experience with two different large group practices was very positive. It is important for pregnant women to understand that not everything about pregnancy and childbirth is under their control, and that their ultimate goal should be a healthy baby and the quickest possible recovery for mom. Whatever furthers that goal is great.
And lactation consultants are worth their weight in gold.
Marie (Eileen!) | 03.07.06 - 8:12 pm | #