natural birth in hospital

[nov2014]

Have any of y'all had one? If so, how did it go? Were you able to eat or drink? Or give birth in a position of your choice?

[ericatoday]

I haven't but I will be with this one. I've done the hospital tour and I'll be doing different positions. Idk their policy on food and drinks I probably should've asked

[ljmummy11]

With my son I went into Labour at 1.30am I phoned the hospital about half 2 was on the phone for half an hour as they wanted me to stay at home and I said no I want some one to check me (I was bleeding due to my placenta tearing ) anyway I got to the hospital at 3.30 after leaving at 3am hubby took steady drive as a bump in the road I swore at him so by time I had been checked at 4 am I was 5-6cm dilated I was staying in and apparently I'd havemy son in 4-5hours she said well they were wrong at half 4 they moved me to Labour suite crook me 15 min just to walk to it as didn't want to sit I wanted my boy out so 4.45 I got in the room got sorted and onto the bed to lay as nny back and feet was hurting. A midwife came in checked my bp and the usual stuf as she walked out the door I shouted oh sh.it this was 4.57am my waters had just broke I needed to push then and within 11 minutes my son was born I had sips of water to keep me going and I hadctakem snacks in my back if I was there hours

I wanted a water birth but I had my son very quickly I didn't get chance was hopeing to this time round but been told no go for me this time :/

Lje born 19-2-11 rje due to be born 17-9-14 induced on 5-9-14

[mommyof_1]

When I had my son I wasn't allowed to eat anything. I was only allowed to have ice chips. And I waited as long as I could before going into the hospital. And I'm glad I did bc I was in labor for 31 hours. It was more comfortable to stay home until I felt I needed to go. Plus my hospital is only 10 minutes from my house.

[nov2014]

Does your hospital have a labor time limit? Do you plan on laboring as long as,possible at home before going in?

[paisleysept8]

Im due Monday and I plan on having a natural hospital birth... my hospital doesn't allow eating during birth but they do allow drinking water, and juice... they also allow Popsicles, Italian ice and things like that... you can wear your own custom hospital gown if you choose, and there are a few different birthing positions they allow

[nov2014]

I'm due in November, also. I have a bunch of questions to ask my doctor about it next week. Just hoping my hospital allows me those freedoms

[oct3014]

It's really up to your hospitals policy. I know mine allows all those freedoms

[tator111914]

I havent but im due in november and want to have a natural birth

[tator111914]

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