Natural or Medicated Birth?

teachlove

How did you decide to either use medication or go the natural route during labor? On one hand I am nervous about using medication because I don't want to be overly medicated, on the other hand I'm nervous about going natural because I don't want to be in too much pain.

I am trying to learn as many natural ways to relieve pain, but I am also trying to learn all I can about the medications and what they do, and their side effects so I can make the best choice.

yogimama

There's a great movie called The Business of Being Born that talks about the details of different kinds of birth experiences. It is really enlightening and empowering. There is also a series of shows by the same name that goes so in depth on all kinds of birth choices and circumstances. It's really worth watching in my opinion.

faith22

I'm not sure what I"m going to do. I don't want to be in too much pain but I don't want to be too drugged up either. I'll have to watch that movie.