natural or not???

[sweetharmony]

So I'm curious, because it seems like nowadays (in a world of epidurals) that I'm one of the few who prefers to go natural with birth. Now they did give me something to help relax between contractions, but it does nothing for the pain when contracting. For many reasons, an epidural was the last thing in the world I wanted and prefer to do the same this time around (28 weeks). So who's also riding the "natural train"???

[lovejayden3310]

I was 16 years old with my son did it natural felt every contraction / pain and all but i only did 6hours in labor wich was good for my first. My doctor told me its a faster birth without epidural for some people.i decided on natural way for my son because i dont like medication surgery anything towards that angle of things and well im know 32weeks with my second and very hopeful i can go trew labor also normal with her.

[wishes2891]

I went natural with my third. But not by choice lol. They gave me two epidurals and both failed. My first and second i had epidurals for and it was such a calmer more relaxed labors. I was able to have family visit all the way up until time to push and afterwards I wasn't tired and could enjoy my baby and family. The all natural birth was terrible and left me so exhausted I had to ask people to leave so I could rest. I would definitely not go natural by choice but not everyone experiences as much pain. My babies were all almost too big for me to have (two got stuck) so I'm sure that probably made it more painful and exhaustive.

[VonVit]

My first and I'm going to try natural. I'm curious as to what this labor pain feels like.

[wifeypookins]

I had my first two natural, my third with an epidural and I am def plannin on doin epidural with this one!! I do not wanna do that again, and they were both not by choice! Good luck!

[lvanzee]

I was natural with my first, but not by choice. I was fully dilated when we got to the hospital so obviously I couldn't have an epidural. This time around I'm not opposed to having one. So if I make it to the hospital this time in time I'm sure I'll have one.

[nilson]

This is my 6th drug free :

[Mandatace]

My first was all natural, I asked for pain relief and was told sorry love no time, just push!
This one I'm just going to play by ear, as I am being induced, so it could go much the same as my first or be totally different.

[h5388dade]

planning on natural. hoping nothing happens to change that.

[singermomtobe]

My friends and family think I'm crazy, but I'm gonna try natural.

[patito27]

I went natural with my first and just had my second natural this last Thursday!!!

[baby2014]

Natural

[AMDG]

Going natural here!

[SonoTech55]

So far I've had 3 naturally.  God willing,  I'll be able to do it a fourth time =) My biggest fear is a breech baby or some other complication that will take the decision any from me.  

[SaraN5]

I had epidurals with my second,  third and fourth babies. I'm pregnant with number five right now and I have decided to go natural. :-)

[amylbp]

I did twice and this time I'm getting the epidural...... can't go through that again...lol

[Jasbeth]

First pregnancy and I'm planning on going all natural