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I had my first ante-natal class tonight and it was intresting.I still have another 2 to go to and they will probably go into more detail about labor and other stuff.But since day one of this pregnancy I'm so paranoid about the internal examination as I have been told this is painful.I'm not too sure when they do it but know it is sometime near the end and when you are in labor also.All the other parents at the class are also 1st time parents and prob wouldnt know about this so can't ask their advice.Any advice or info would be helpful.And also do they use any kind of medical "tools" down below??? I really don't like the thoughts of someone poking around down below!!! I might sound silly but I feel paranoid and a bit scared bout it. ↓
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| Name: Sara D. | Date: Sep 13th, 2005 9:43 PM |
Every pregnancy is different and some people don't have any "tools" used. I was kinda confused with one of my children because nobody told me about the items that "COULD" be used...When in labor wih my son, the Dr inserted a little cable type thing in there and I had never seem it before. I had really high blood pressure and the monitor was not staying on my belly. They had inserted an Internal monitor...It just goes into the first layer of skin on the top of babies head. Well, after they told me what all that was, I felt much better. That was pretty much all the "tools" that were used on me? Other than people reaching in there to "check" you, I don't know much more than that. That doesn't even really feel like much. Other than the fact that at some point you may not want to move and they have to check you? It is just more inconvient than anything I think... Sorry I couldn't be of more help for you. Maybe others have had some other stuff in there deliveries for a little more insite.....
Good luck dear... ↑ |
| Name: Sara D. | Date: Sep 13th, 2005 9:46 PM |
| Also, before I had children people would tell me that after you have a child your fears of people "seeing you" tend to not matter as much...Well, I did discover that during labor, there are enough people in there that are there to help out, that after that, you feel a little more "comfortable" so to say. Just ALWAYS keep in mind that these people see this stuff ALL day and ALL night and yours isn't much differerent. They are there just to get that baby out and safe! Try and think of that whenyou get scared about it.. :) ↑ |
| Name: Emily | Date: Sep 14th, 2005 5:40 PM |
Hey Sara.
Thank you for this reply.It has kinda helped settle my nerves about people seeing down there. The fact that you said they see it everyday is true, I think I was so wrapped up in the thought I didn't even think about it that way. I think the only part I'm waiting to find out about now is if it is (the internal) more painul than the baby actually coming out! A friend of mine said it was and it is kind of good knowing that.
Believe it or not you have been a great help and once again thank you. ↑ |
| Name: Sara D. | Date: Sep 14th, 2005 7:17 PM |
Emily dear--Having a baby is painful. If you get medication then it helps you out a little. I had my first one with just a little stuff to help me relaxe and with my second one--I didn't have time for ANYTHING! I had NO choice and I had to have her with NOTHING!!!! If I get the option--I think that I will have this one with nothing...Let me tell you why...After having one with meds, after the delivery I felt kinda tired and yucky...after having the one with nothing---The SECOND her shoulders were out---Let you tell you---I felt like I could run circles around the hospital. I could not believe how great I felt right after it was over. I will not lie to you, that was the most intense pain I have ever helt, but the minute she came out-It was all forgotten and I was totally aware and awake. When they check you and are in there feeling around I think that you are more focused on the fact that your are having contractions and everything else just comes with the package :)
Try not to stress about it because then it might make things worse for you. I was given the best advice ever while pregnant with my first one.
"Everyone has birth stories to tell and no two births are alike. You can listen to other people's stories and take in as much info as you want, but one thing is for sure...Your labor and delivery will be different. You have to not focus on others stories and just take in yours" I thought that was great advice. It is nice to hear other stories because you know what kinds of things COULD happen....Yours will be different. For someone who had a baby and some things hurt them--You may not even notice all of that when it is your turn!
"Embrace it" :) ↑ |
| Name: jen | Date: Sep 14th, 2005 9:20 PM |
| i am like you sara. i have had 2 births completly without medications and it hurt like hell but the second its over you have like this burst of energy. its great. to emily, towards the end of the pregnancy you will get an internal exam and it doesnt hurt. just a little uncomfortable. when you are in labor it is more intense but its not the exam that hurts, its the labor pain. by the time you get to that point, you could have a news crew in there doing examinations on you and you probably wouldnt even notice or care. everything is worth it when you finally see your babys face. ↑ |
| Name: Emily | Date: Sep 15th, 2005 6:47 AM |
I was thinking of having my baby using the gas and air to help and not using anything else UNLESS I REALLY have to.I was thinking about the epidural but after finding info on it, hearing from other people who have used it and more info at my ante-natal classes I have decided I do not want to use and am i the process of ruling out the option of even considering it. But sometimes I know it is advised by the mid-wife or doctor to be taken due to severe pain during labor.
I also know, well can imagine that having a baby is painful and no two births are the same and I do realise that after the baby is out I will be more focused on her than anything else. I think it is just the thoughts starting to wriggle around inside my head now because the day is gettng closer. (7 weeks left). At the beginning up until the last few days I just listened to others stories and paid no attention to the stories because I totally agree that no birth is the same as another. I am prepared for anything to happen and never said or thought "ah it won't hurt a bit, I can take the pain" or "Oh my God it's gonna hurt like hell" because I think if you expect anything in particular for natural birth it will make you unprepared for the outcome. Like it might turn out to be VERY painful and a long labor if you have yourself hyped up for an easy labor and mild pain and vise versa.
I hope I have made sense in what I said because it seems like I'm rambling on now I am so tired. It's 11.40am here, up since 7 and didn't get a good nights sleep either. Once again thank you for your advice and thoughts. ↑ |
| Name: Sara D. | Date: Sep 16th, 2005 6:57 PM |
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