Hi all,
I'm only 27 weeks but have decided that I'd like as natural a birth as I can manage. This is because I don't want to inadvertently increase my labour time, my recovery time and the risks to my baby. I also get more stressed out when I think about all the interventions that might distract my attention and make me feel like I'm not in control of my body and my labour.
What I'm interested in is learning methods that will help me to listen to my body, stay calm and manage the pain. I'd ideally like not to have internal examinations or be monitored etc but I don't know how possible this is in a birthing centre. This is my first so I don't know how realistic I'm being, but I feel like animals do this unassisted all the time, women have been doing it since the dawn of mankind and women over the world are still doing it in far less advanced conditions than we have here... I kind of want to keep it simple and uncomplicated.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences, advice and recommendations on what books and CDs or websites I should look at to prepare myself. I can't afford classes unless they are on the NHS.
Thank you in advance!
xx
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SourSweets · 06/05/2013 09:48
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