Hi ladies! I will be getting married this
spring and I am in my 3o's I am having
difficulty with deciding on whether to get
pregnant or not. I really want to be a
mom and I love kids and family however I
am absolutely terrified of labor and
delivery not the pain of it but everything
else that comes with it unfortunatley I
hate the doctors and I hate going every
year to the gyn I am very modest. I am
having such a hard time with this all does
anyone have advice on how to ease the
fears. I am so scared that I may never
come off the pill thats how bad I am.
Thank you
Well this is your body and a descision
that only you can make. Your body is
pretty good at forgetting about the pain
and if you are in pain during labour they
have things for that. As for the doctor
this is for the baby and is very
important. Whatever you decide good luck
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Kia
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Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 10-06-04 06:24am
You should discuss with a midwife the
options of homebirth with only a female
midwife present - this should be possible
to do so long as you don't have any
serious complications during the
pregnancy.
Also it is possible to keep a baggy
t-shirt or similar on during labour - I
will be doing so for sure, I can't imagine
being naked in front of people.
I am very body conscious as I am quite
large.
If you want children these things can be
worked around. Labour does not mean
laying on a bed with your feet in stirrups
while a gaggle of doctors look up your
lady bits.
In fact if you can stay upright and move
during labour, gravity helps with the baby
coming out, flat on your back is one of
the most difficult positions to give birth
in.
Good luck whatever your choice.
