What kind of Birth do you plan on having/have had?

Original post by EverlovingEv

Jan 22, 2008 10:14 AM

Ricki Lake is on the Rachael Ray show promoting her documentary 'the business of being born' and it got me thinking -

What kind of birth do you anticipate having/have had?

In the hospital?
At home?
Water Birth?
Silent Birth? (Katie Holmes did this)
Other? (I'm sure there are other ways that I don't know about)

As a doctor, I definitely believe in modern medicine and will absolutely give birth in the hospital.

What are your thoughts?

Mich0621 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 02:56 PM

Re: What kind of Birth do you plan on having/have had?

Posted by micknjohn

Posted by EverlovingEv

Posted by Mich0621

Ev....personally since I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and a gazillion problems from that, I want a C-Section and of course meds. I would of course want to do whatever is best for my child and I feel having a child in a hospital with medical professionals there who can make the best decisions for me and my baby and who can act in a heartbeat God forbid something happens is in my mind the best thing for me and my future child. The bottom line for me is a healthy baby and I trust the medical community to make the proper decision to help me and my child. And this is coming from an attorney!

My extreme trust of a doctor's advice and decisions also stem from my wonderful rheumatologist that always works with me and guides me to make proper decisions regarding my health. And I know that doctors will listen to your birthing plan and try to implement it, but sometimes, things happen which make it impossible. Anyone watch Knocked Up?

Sorry chica for the RA
I'm glad you have a great doctor!!! I know they're out there and I'm glad you found one. It's incredible how a compassionate doctor can ease a patient. People put their lives into our hands and I love it when a doctor is knowledgeable, trustworthy, compassionate and understanding - this is the kind of doctor I aspire to be.

What's so bad about an epidural? Is it harmful for the baby?

Oh, I have no idea. Not a doctor. I wouldn't think anything because I would have to have one for a C-section. It is the whole pushing thing that might not be a hot idea.

znycgirl Posted: Jan 23, 2008 05:54 PM

Re: What kind of Birth do you plan on having/have had?

My belief:

There are people who go through at least 8 years of specialized study, and practice and often extend that to 10 years to specialize in a particular area. They are your medical team during pregnancy: Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Anesthesiologists.

There are people who have dedicated their lives to helping people understand and make decisons during their birthing process: these are your nurses.

When you get preggo, trust in these people. They are the specialists.

Everyone has a say in how they would like to be treated...and how they envisioned giving birth. Often, this can be worked in to the plan...depending on your specific medical condition... But, do remember that long before these interventions were common, there was a huge rate of death of mother and child during childbirth.

This will probably get a lot of negtaive reaction, but one must rememer that there is time to trust in people.

dancerandchef Posted: Jan 23, 2008 07:45 PM

Re: What kind of Birth do you plan on having/have had?

In the hospital. If I could do it without drugs great. If I needed any assistance that would be fine also. Anything for the baby and or babies to arrive safely.

~dancer and chef~
charlotte and michael

EverlovingEv Posted: Jan 23, 2008 10:38 PM

Re: What kind of Birth do you plan on having/have had?

Posted by micknjohn

Posted by EverlovingEv

Posted by Mich0621

Ev....personally since I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and a gazillion problems from that, I want a C-Section and of course meds. I would of course want to do whatever is best for my child and I feel having a child in a hospital with medical professionals there who can make the best decisions for me and my baby and who can act in a heartbeat God forbid something happens is in my mind the best thing for me and my future child. The bottom line for me is a healthy baby and I trust the medical community to make the proper decision to help me and my child. And this is coming from an attorney!

My extreme trust of a doctor's advice and decisions also stem from my wonderful rheumatologist that always works with me and guides me to make proper decisions regarding my health. And I know that doctors will listen to your birthing plan and try to implement it, but sometimes, things happen which make it impossible. Anyone watch Knocked Up?

Sorry chica for the RA
I'm glad you have a great doctor!!! I know they're out there and I'm glad you found one. It's incredible how a compassionate doctor can ease a patient. People put their lives into our hands and I love it when a doctor is knowledgeable, trustworthy, compassionate and understanding - this is the kind of doctor I aspire to be.

What's so bad about an epidural? Is it harmful for the baby?

Oh no, not at all harmful to the baby or you. If done at the right time and not too close to delivery then you will be fine. It's just a little painful and can leave you paralyzed if placed in the wrong spot. This sounds ridiculously frightening but I've never heard of this happening b/c this is always done by a trained professional. Nothing to worry about, really.