~Sissy~:

Ebony,

thats not entirely true. some women still deliver vaginally after CS aka VBAC. the problem however, is that its a very delicate thing due to many complications that may arise therefore many doctors are very reluctant to the idea and you know if any thing goes wrong its on their head.

its still possibly to deliver naturally after CS. a friend that delivered through CS before and was in labour waiting for another CS, the baby couldnt wait any longer she delivered naturally with no complications whatsoever.

the issue is that many women arent aware that they can still try vag[i]i[/i]nal birth after CS therefore dont even bother to access their risk/chance

naijababe:

^^^
U totally had me cracking up, my sister I no be glutton for punishment I no dey do again abeg

Obatity:

Hello everyone, My first pregnancy was a very "wonderful" experince. For almost half of my pregnancy period, i could not stand any smell but will throw up like no man's business. I never really changed in appearance like having bigger nose,  pimples e.tc. On the D day, initally the cramps was mild and still going about my own business  but when the contraction got stronger and at its peak i did not know when i removed all my clothes ahh! i tot the world had ended, thank God for my husband who was with me at the labour room encouraging me. I laboured for about 12hrs,  the mid-wives asked me if i would rather hold my knee by my self to push or they should tie my legs , i just shouted TIE, TIE ooo Jesuuuu. Finally when i made the last push  my lovely daughter came into the world stippling the scale 4.45kg! What a joy that filled my heart and my husband. Immediately all the pains disappeared, i was filled with joy and knowing the joy of a motherhood!

Obatity:

Hello everyone, My first pregnancy was a very "wonderful" experince. For almost half of my pregnancy period, i could not stand any smell but will throw up like no man's business. I never really changed in appearance like having bigger nose, pimples e.tc. On the D day, initally the cramps was mild and still going about my own business but when the contraction got stronger and at its peak i did not know when i removed all my clothes ahh! i tot the world had ended, thank God for my husband who was with me at the labour room encouraging me. I laboured for about 12hrs, the mid-wives asked me if i would rather hold my knee by my self to push or they should tie my legs , i just shouted TIE, TIE ooo Jesuuuu. Finally when i made the last push my lovely daughter came into the world stippling the scale 4.45kg! What a joy that filled my heart and my husband. Immediately all the pains disappeared, i was filled with joy and knowing the joy of a motherhood!

cibilola:

That cracked me up!! although i know child-bearing and labour is probably the most painful experience a woman will ever face. I am due in 7 weeks and i just keep on praying to deliver like the Hebrew women did. My mum is still convinced that i will cry sha! anyway, it is well, i will worry more about it when the time comes and i will definitely come back here to share my 'wonderful' experience

cibilola:

That cracked me up!! although i know child-bearing and labour is probably the most painful experience a woman will ever face. I am due in 7 weeks and i just keep on praying to deliver like the Hebrew women did. My mum is still convinced that i will cry sha! anyway, it is well, i will worry more about it when the time comes and i will definitely come back here to share my 'wonderful' experience

cibilola:

That cracked me up!! although i know child-bearing and labour is probably the most painful experience a woman will ever face. I am due in 7 weeks and i just keep on praying to deliver like the Hebrew women did. My mum is still convinced that i will cry sha! anyway, it is well, i will worry more about it when the time comes and i will definitely come back here to share my 'wonderful' experience

Obatity:

Hello everyone, My first pregnancy was a very "wonderful" experince. For almost half of my pregnancy period, i could not stand any smell but will throw up like no man's business. I never really changed in appearance like having bigger nose,  pimples e.tc. On the D day, initally the cramps was mild and still going about my own business  but when the contraction got stronger and at its peak i did not know when i removed all my clothes ahh! i tot the world had ended, thank God for my husband who was with me at the labour room encouraging me. I laboured for about 12hrs,  the mid-wives asked me if i would rather hold my knee by my self to push or they should tie my legs , i just shouted TIE, TIE ooo Jesuuuu. Finally when i made the last push  my lovely daughter came into the world stippling the scale 4.45kg! What a joy that filled my heart and my husband. Immediately all the pains disappeared, i was filled with joy and knowing the joy of a motherhood!

FL Gators:

Why do a lot of ppl say this? I hope it's so. . . . I mean, the aftermath feeling of pushing a watermelon through a doughnut hole. . . ouch!

~Sissy~:

alot of people say so because somehow its the norm, whats is expected blah blah. it wouldnt be so nice or 'motherly' of you to say "i couldnt even look at her/him, or i didnt want to see her blah blah etc

however, some women do at least feel a relieve when they see their baby not for many though, the pain is still there, alive and painful and sight of the baby is no instant pain relieve

Audrey I:

I had my first baby threee months ago, and was it an experience! The pregnancy was very uneventful, and I didn't even realize i was in labour when the time came cos the contractions were mild. Two days later, i was still only 2cm dilated, so my doctor suggested inducing labour. I foolishly agreed because the lady in the bed next to mine had labour induced and had her baby within an hour.

Well what can I say? The pain was excruciating and 5hrs later i had only dilated 6cm. A second dose of pitocin was administered and i began screaming from the pain. Minutes later, my baby forced her way out. I was torn extensively in the womanly wall. Also got an episiotomy. But the joy of holding my daughter makes it all worth it.

Yes I totally can empathise with you on this. Petocin does have a real kick to labour pains but am sure it was a better option after dilating so slowly. At least you have your baby alive and healthy abi? And of course 3 months is still short time to forget the pains if anyone can reallt forget lol. Next time will be easier I promise.

~Sissy~ link=topic=194554.msg6283538#msg6283538 date=1277501731:

alot of people say so because somehow its the norm, whats is expected blah blah. it wouldnt be so nice or 'motherly' of you to say "i couldnt even look at her/him, or i didnt want to see her blah blah etc

however, some women do at least feel a relieve when they see their baby not for many though, the pain is still there, alive and painful and sight of the baby is no instant pain relieve

Lol, indeed it would be VERY unwomanly but really, nobody really forgets the pain, its the relieve after an exhilarating labour expereince and a sense of achievement, they mean to say am sure. And of course if you have to face episiotomy like most 1st timers do, the pain is not erased so soon, you still have to stitched which for me is a worse ordeal than the delivery tiself. God helps us or else we wont go a 2nd time.

FL Gators:

Why do a lot of ppl say this? I hope it's so. . . . I mean, the aftermath feeling of pushing a watermelon through a doughnut hole. . . ouch!

~Sissy~:

alot of people say so because somehow its the norm, whats is expected blah blah. it wouldnt be so nice or 'motherly' of you to say "i couldnt even look at her/him, or i didnt want to see her blah blah etc

however, some women do at least feel a relieve when they see their baby not for many though, the pain is still there, alive and painful and sight of the baby is no instant pain relieve

Ilelobola:

I certainly wouldn’t recommend natural childbirth.

Ilelobola:

The bulk of the pain really does stop immediately the baby is out if there are no major tears etc. However, it might still feel slightly sore for a short period but the soreness is negligible in comparison to the pain of childbirth at least in my experiences and I've had 2 so far.

With my 2nd daughter, I couldn't hold her for sometime as I was too tired. My labour lasted about 2-3 hours and I got to hospital 20mins before I had her, at this time it was apparently too late to get any pain relief. Pushing her out had used up all my energy and I was shaking like a jellyfish for several hours after I had her. She was crying for a feed but I just couldn’t hold her. I certainly wouldn’t recommend natural childbirth.

smartmom:

Think of the fact that with natural birth, no fears of any complication later in life for mother and child. Besides, the pain no matter how great is still temporary.