ALL of my LDR nurses told me afterward how going natural made things so much easier because you can get right up and walk around and go potty all on your own. I don't think anyone ever told me before labor what the negatives of epidurals are.
Pitocin is a big no-no in my book now that I have had it given during three labors. It makes the PAIN much more intense. If you (your wife) can avoid it, do.
There is something else to remember: We don't have control over the labor. And I know lots of women who beat themselves up because they didn't have the perfect storybook delivery. ( I did for a bit over the Pitocin)
Husbands are so very important there.
Guys: Love your wife,hold her hand and tell her you think she is amazing for what she doing and did- and that will erase a lot of the pain and perhaps guilt.
I don't think women need to be put on a pedestal for having children. But the love and kindness from the hubby makes or breaks the deal.
Men may feel helpless during delivery- but they are very-very important to the whole process and to the mood of the Mom-
Better mood- means better FAMILY bonding.
"ALL of my LDR nurses told me afterward how going natural made things so much easier because you can get right up and walk around and go potty all on your own. I don't think anyone ever told me before labor what the negatives of epidurals are."
My wife had an epidural for 5 deliveries and was up and about within an hour and a half each time. To each his own