HELP PLEASE TRYING FOR AN ALL NATURAL BIRTH

The recovery for natural birth is typically easier than the recovery for c section so that’s good news! After my vaginal delivery I drank prune juice and asked the doctors for stool softeners to help with pooping. Pushing out a poop postpartum is not fun, but with stool softeners you don’t have to push much. I always used what’s called a peri-bottle while peeing. Basically, as you’re peeing, squirt water or an herbal tincture (witch hazel is good) over yourself so it doesn’t hurt. Overall it was a pretty smooth recovery

Never had a c-section but I had 2 vaginal briths and I can honestly say the recovery process wasn’t that long it took me 2 weeks to feel like myself again for my first and I mean my body was extremely sore and that’s normal because I just pushed a whole gums out lol recovery was way faster and easier with my 2nd maybe because my body got use to it still some soreness. I labored 10 hrs with my first & 4 hours with my 2nd I ma currently pregnant with my 3rd and can’t wait to see how this process will be.🤍 but nun the less you got this. I went all natural with both of them no epidural because I am scared of the side effects lol but whether you get the epidural or not just know you were naturally made for this and you’ll do great go in with a positive mind and everything will be fine☺️🫶🏾

Do TONES of pelvic and hip flexors strengthen and stretching did those at 30weeks in my pregnancy and I pushed for only 50 minutes and that’s because he had his arms by his head doctor said it would have been worse if I hadn’t been

A peri bottle for use every time you go toilet they are so cheap but a lifesaver especially if you tear! Coconut water + lots of normal water to help stay hydrated so stools are loose so you’re not straining too much. At least two week’s supply of disposable pants / incontanance underwear that you can throw away (I wish I bought more of these!) Also for the birth itself I used a tens machine for contractions, an app to track and manage the length of contractions and Hypnobirthing techniques to remain calm with deep breathing. I managed to have a water birth with gas and air. I’d say after 6-8 weeks I was walking longer distances again, had better bladder control / on and off bleeding had fully stopped and no more need for a peri bottle too by then. You got this!

It’s not that bad I think you have been through the scary parts with the c-section I did natural I’m 35 and this was my first baby but you’ve got this

I had a completely natural birth, no meds or anything. The most important thing is to prepare yourself so you’re not scared. The more scared you are, the more it hurts. I was smiling and laughing until I was 8-9cm dilated. I used a comb to help with contractions, then reverse pressure (having partner push against hips during contractions). Moving is good, sitting on the toilet is good. Listen to your body and make sure you bring lots of snacks and fluids because it’s like running a 5k 😂