First, women do not chose
natural birth because it is some heroic feat.
I just said that I had
a natural birth because I was so completely traumatized by the fact that I hadn't given birth.
I think a lot of people don't really understand
natural birth because it's so rare in our culture.
AP parents don't opt for
a natural birth because they want to martyr for their child.
That said, I didn't choose
a natural birth because the experience was all about me.
I'm not here to convince you to have
a natural birth because I know that's not for everybody.
And part of the blame for the rise of that statistic is on uninformed women who are actually choosing C - sections over
natural births because doctors tell them it is safer.
Not exact matches
«I didn't realize on social media how much
natural joy from surprises are taken away
because you know everything,» Lile says, referring to milestones like
births that he used to see on Facebook.
that's funny
because there are actually some nuns using
birth control to control hormones and other
natural bodily functions and it can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Maybe you meant the opposite and were talking about humans: those humans who aren't so bright tend to reproduce more
because their God told them to or
because they won't use
birth control and now they are overpopulating the planet leading to a loss of
natural resources and the ultimate demise of the species due to ignorance.
I think part of this is coming
because natural & home
births are becoming more and more popular, which is terrifying to hospitals and (mostly male) doctors.
I assumed they had gotten drugs
because they were normal people, and it seems, from all these
natural birth videos, only weirdos have
natural births.
She wasn't particularly planning on having a
natural birth, but ended up with one
because the window of opportunity for any drugs had already closed.
Perhaps it is
because it can be very difficult with hospital policy, and common medical practice to be able to achieve a
natural birth in a hospital in some areas.
I now recommend the book, «
Natural Birth the Bradley Way» to all my pregnant friends, even those planning on an epidural,
because it has by far the best descriptions of what to expect from labor that I found (had not come across Birthing from Within), as well as offering techniques for managing early labor which are helpful all the way through, or pre-epi if that's the option someone has chosen.
There are many reasons given, for example, I chose to
birth at home
because I desired a
natural birth and wanted to avoid an unnecessary caesarean section.
There are many more personal reasons that are given, for example, Caroline chose to
birth at home
because she desired a
natural birth and wanted to avoid an unnecessary caesarean section.
Families choose a
natural birth to minimize risk to the mother and the baby,
because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their
birth, or
because they
birth is a normal, healthy part of life.
It would be like throwing people out of the
natural birth community
because of the circumstances of their
birth without regard for their ideology and preference.
NATURAL BIRTH CLASS Families choose a natural birth to minimize risk to the mother and baby, because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their birth, or because they believe birth is a normal, healthy part o
NATURAL BIRTH CLASS Families choose a natural birth to minimize risk to the mother and baby, because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their birth, or because they believe birth is a normal, healthy part of
BIRTH CLASS Families choose a
natural birth to minimize risk to the mother and baby, because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their birth, or because they believe birth is a normal, healthy part o
natural birth to minimize risk to the mother and baby, because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their birth, or because they believe birth is a normal, healthy part of
birth to minimize risk to the mother and baby,
because they would like minimal interventions and procedures done during their
birth, or because they believe birth is a normal, healthy part of
birth, or
because they believe
birth is a normal, healthy part of
birth is a normal, healthy part of life.
For example, our midwife, Caroline chose to
birth at home
because she desired a
natural or «physiologic»
birth and wanted to avoid an unnecessary caesarean section.
I felt it was important to write about her story
because there are ways to make a hospital
birth, even a C - section, if you or your OB feel it's necessary, more «
natural» and feel less like medical intervention.
-- The fourth had a totally
natural, problem - free hospital
birth but chose homebirth for her second
because she «was looking for something different this time.»
Though it does lend credence to the idea that the reason that
natural birth zealots love to say OBs never see a
natural birth is
because a
birth can't be
natural in a hospital.
Because I am carrying a baby, my issue lies within the context of
natural birth and being against the use of Cytotec.
This is a great example,
because I bet none of you had any idea I was passionate about
natural birth and similar subjects.
You don't want to end up on the intervention road despite being surrounded by
natural birth advocates simply
because your husband freaks out — due to lack of preparation.
«Many choose this type of
birth because they want to ensure complete control and autonomy during their experience, with no interference or distraction from their ideal birth — which is usually completely natural and holistic,» says certified birth doula Kristine Adams Cowan of Bump Birth
birth because they want to ensure complete control and autonomy during their experience, with no interference or distraction from their ideal
birth — which is usually completely natural and holistic,» says certified birth doula Kristine Adams Cowan of Bump Birth
birth — which is usually completely
natural and holistic,» says certified
birth doula Kristine Adams Cowan of Bump Birth
birth doula Kristine Adams Cowan of Bump
Birth Birth Baby.
Umm, so am in this position where I have to have a cesarean and I hear about this method called [laughs] the
natural cesarean and it really appeals to me
because I feel like it combines more of what I got with my vaginal
birth.
In addition, as water
births are usually «
natural»
births, meaning done without pain medication, many women choose this method
because it feels more
natural.
Epidurals are not available in
birth centers
because these centers have a philosophy that
natural childbirth is the best option and drugs can affect the fetus.
As one example, I had my first baby in a birthing center within a NYC hospital, and even in this unit which was dedicated to
natural birth, I had to fight a nurse in the middle of the night who insisted that my baby was starving
because I was exclusively breastfeeding.
Mostly it was
because I had a beautiful new baby who was perfect and wonderful, but partly
because now I had a whole community of people to belong to, and my
natural birth story (with two doulas!)
I am now 38 weeks with my 2nd full term pregnancy and I plan on doing things a bit differently; meaning doing everything opposite of what I named above: no IV (only a saline lock), eating and drinking - not ice, laboring in my own clothes, I actually HAVE a
birth plan and I plan on using every possible thing available to me
because this will be my 2nd
natural birth... yay me!!!
There is no such thing as «
natural birth»
because there is no such thing as «unnatural
birth».
Her conflict of interest
because of her
natural births?
«They TRUST home
birth midwives
because they tell them
birth IS N'T something to be feared, but a
natural process to be trusted that doesn't need to be «managed» unless there are complications and then they leave you to decide what's best...»
women who suffer from severe postpartum depression and are unable to emotionally attach to their infant
because the synthetic hormones that were pumped into their body (often without consent) block the
natural oxytocin that releases during
birth and initiates the bonding response between mom and baby.
Ostensibly, she's mad about the ripping apart of
natural birth, but even a cursory examination of her post reveals that she's really mad about being denied special status
because of unmedicated childbirth.
I am beyond confused as to what you think is ignorance — believing that a woman's body that was designed to give
birth is going to do just that unless something stops it... or believing that a doctor that has probably never seen a
natural birth nor experienced pregnancy or
birth themselves (
because most OB's that I've encountered have not experienced either situation) is capable of knowing what each individual woman is needing??
What makes me sick are the people who encouraged this woman to try something for which she was not a good candidate, and who lied to her about the safety of same, and who pushed her into feeling that how she gave
birth was so important, and who are now neglecting her when she needs them and trying to sweep her and her baby under the rug and pretend her loss didn't occur
because it doesn't fit in with their «
natural birth is the only way» mindset.
My friend was convinced to VBAC for her second
because «
natural is better,» and gave
birth with a midwife present without pain meds
because «
natural is better,» and was slightly post-dates
because «
natural is better.»
I had a
natural birth plan and thought that it would be followed in hospital, but I was just told that a lot of things had to be done
because it was» hospital policy» to do them, whether I liked them or not... My baby ended up in distress and I had an emergency C - section.
You skewed my words regarding «managing» my
birth... the whole point of the midwife is to alert the mother of the possibility of a problem, just like an OB so then a proper course of action can be taken... I was merely saying that they don't think of
birth as a medical emergency from the beginning, requiring things that are unnecessary, like constant monitoring
because it's easier than intermittent monitoring, or restricting maternal intake
because the doctor could get puked on, or have fecal matter excreted during delivery is selfish (and yes, I know, the mother could aspirate, but the rate of that is low too... and I'm not saying they need to eat a steak dinner... but denying a drink of water, or a popsicle during a long labor is just ridiculous, as is rushing a
natural process for convenience sake.)
Not only does she not care, but she's a goddamned midwife who is attending
births while telling herself some babies aren't meant to live
because of «
natural selection.»
While I believe giving
birth should be a
natural experience (
because of the number of unnecessary inductions for convenience, Pitocin augmentation that led to early epidural that ended with a C - S for failure to progress) I would have to say that the thought of an unassisted
birth at home is the scariest thing I have heard lately.
Chris had been nervous about leaving at the right time but says he knew we got it right
because of a rule of thumb I told him from
Natural Hospital
Birth: «It should take you 10 minutes to get to the car.»
I chose a midwife
because I wanted a
natural birth and I thought all midwives believed in women, birthing and keeping it
natural.
Education serves as an important
natural pain relief tool,
because you are replacing fear of the unknown with information and excitement about your
birth.
The 10 - week series is also wonderful
because it allows students to connect with other couples planning a
natural birth.