Posts by BlessedJess

Quote: Originally Posted by Rylins mama  I have no issues going to the hospital to be stitched up, Im more of just worried about the reaction and if they may try to do something. I don't know your state but a...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1babysmom    I won't argue with that...I have been at 6cm before I even start labor with each baby.  So...yeah..  And when I refer to it being unrealistic, I'm speaking...

Quote: Originally Posted by eknuckles  Quote: When you say hold together, you mean literally trying to pinch everything together, or to just keep your hand down pressing for support? I read about this...

Quote: Originally Posted by zapzipzee  My mom is my back up hypnobabies partner (DH think's hypnosis is bogus), and I'll be calling her if the contractions are bad.  I told her tonight that we're getting rid of...

Quote: Originally Posted by eknuckles  My labor was 8 hours (with my only lo) long and was virtually painless. It was extremely intense..I could not speak hardly but I honestly wouldnt call it painful. Ive had worse...

Quote: Originally Posted by tiqa  I'm generally very calm and turned inwards during labor and any other emergencies/pain/etc - but this time I couldn't focus very well at all, I just had a sense of "something is...

Quote: Originally Posted by JamieCatheryn  maybe a chiropractic adjustment or series of them in late pregnancy too. I love that chiro advice and want to second that!!

Mental conditioning would slow bleeding, according to research I've been doing. I was reading a testimonial from a dentist who used that method quite well.   I don't know why but I could have bled a lot more last time,...

Quote: Originally Posted by tiqa  I had two awesome births that were not quite painless but were basically short, happy births.  Very spiritual and positive and the focus wasn't on the pain.  Then my third...

How many of you have had painless labors?   How many of you have had a painless surgery without chemicals? I know there are people out there who've done it. Obstetricians have been known to do it, as have dentists. I even read...