Comments on: Giving Birth: A Unique Experience For Every Mother

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:56 +0000

I have to say, and I know there are people who will disagree (and agree) with me. But I think a lot of pain and complication during birth is due to the strong fear that is instilled in us from television, media and doctors. The documentary The Business of Being Born is a great window into the the world of birth and how in the last century medical doctors have taken a completely natural and empowering part of womanhood and turned it into a medical procedure. There is not systematic schedule for a woman in labor, but when you are giving birth in a hospital they have one set schedule and if your body doesn’t follow it the make your body follow it. Every woman labors differently, and women have been giving birth since the beginning of man! I know from experience of giving birth to my daughter that I could never decide how fast or slow a woman should deliver her baby. Or which position was more beneficial or comfortable for her. And I am thankful that I allowed myself the space to move and and figure it out for me. With guidance of course from my midwifes and doula friends who all have delivered and birthed many babies at home. Yes, birth is painful, but your body was designed and equipped with all the means to handle and experience it. We are women! We give birth! Its what our bodies are designed to do! Empower yourself and really visualize you having your baby without any complications, let go of the fear you have acquired from watching fake hollywood horror stories in movies. Believe in your birth plan and it will become real. I say this with full awareness of pregnancy complications, such as breech babies and real emergencies that need medical intervention. But the truth is that a healthy pregnancy and woman should be allowed to labor and birth on her schedule, listening to her body and baby with guidance from people who are nurturing her own abilities to do it. Do not be put in a time frame that a hospital has designed with pitocin drips to speed up your contractions and telling you that you aren’t capable to push your baby out because it is taking a little longer than they’d like. Most c-sections are prescribed by doctors because they are own their schedule and they don’t have to wait around for a woman to do her thing. And, they make way more money on them…

By: Rita S

Rita S — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:18:29 +0000

I am due in a little over a month. The idea of giving birth makes me nervous too, but it’s comforting to know that God is in control and that I can trust Him whatever happens.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:31:55 +0000

Every birth special even and different to each mom and we really should respect that. I know that I had my first in a hospital and I wasn’t pleased about that. My second was born at a birth center in the water. My 3rd was born at home. With every birth I learned more and more about what I wanted and that was good for me. Thank you for sharing.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:01:59 +0000

On another site I read about a woman’s depression after her labor and delivery didn’t go according to her birth plan. Right then and there I decided not to spend too much time planning or invest too much hope in how it would go. I knew I wouldn’t have any control over it and just spent time thinking about how I wanted to approach pain medication. My story was fairly similar to yours.. I spent a little time in the jacuzzi, opted for epidural, labored for 2.5 hrs only to have a c-section. It was the hardest thing I’d ever done but I knew it couldn’t last forever and I’d get through it. Thanks for sharing!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:16:12 +0000

Every birth story is beautiful. Thanks for sharing yours!

By: Catherine Bedford Wilke

Catherine Bedford Wilke — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:27:51 +0000

Nice to hear someone accepting the surgical birth instead of whining about it, thanks!

By: Megan Koren

Megan Koren — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:53:07 +0000

Everyone’s birth experience is so different and, even if it ends up going as you PLANNED, I think it never goes quite how you EXPECTED — and really… that’s what makes it unique. I had 2 births and neither went as planned, but I cherish both.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:28:43 +0000

My son is just now 9 weeks and my birth didn’t go as planned either…, but it was so much better than I planned… I had hoped for natural, but got an epi at 9cm. I was at a 4 for one whole month!!! I went from a 4 to a 9 in 2 1/2 hours, then it was epi time!! lol. It made pushing and delivery SOOOO much better. I don’t know if I’ll do it the same next time, but I was truly blessed with a wonderful birth and absolutely perfect baby boy. He has my heart.

By: Jessi

Jessi — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:31:17 +0000

Sounds a lot like what happened with my daughter! Great post.

By: Claiborne

Claiborne — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:47:17 +0000

Beautiful article and so true! As long as you have a healthy baby, it’s considered a successful birth!