Comments on: Top 10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known Before Going to Delivery

By: Desiree

Desiree — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:57:11 +0000

Yes it DOES matter how the baby gets here. A healthy baby and a healthy mother are not mutually exclusive – you don’t get one at the expense of the other. I’m tired of people taking the attitude that people should be able to cut you open from throat to vagina and that’s okay as long as you get a healthy baby.

Moms need to be at their best to be able to take care of their babies and if they’re traumatized because they were treated and/or handled like a side of beef.

Further, birth plans are perfectly acceptable as long as you recognize that they are fluid and open to change due to extenuating circumstances. It is irresponsible to walk into a hospital and declare “do what you will with me, as long as I get a baby out of this.”

By: samira

samira — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:08:10 +0000

awesome advice thanxs for it all!

By: Charline

Charline — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:23:54 +0000

I also agree with what is said about number 7. For any first time moms, make sure you have a plan for how you want your labor and delivery to go. Keep in mind that things change, unexpected things happen and you are allowed to change your mind as well!!! But just know that if you don’t keep to your original plans that it is alright – birth is not easy and sometimes it takes you by surprise on how things can go. I’m 2 weeks from my 3rd – surprise can happen so just be flexible about your ideas – but have them!!

By: Allie

Allie — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:30:47 +0000

I also think that number 7 should also be worded differently. Women are allowed to have an idea/vision of how they would like things to be bar any complications. This includes whether or not they want any pain medication, which medication they want, and what they would prefer to do in certain situations if there is no medical emergency. While I agree it’s not a good idea to expect things to be exactly one way, as birth is not a process over which you always have control, it’s ok to have a birth plan for an uncomplicated labor. Just be sure to realize that, like any plan, it may be subject to changes depending on circumstances.

By: Leilani

Leilani — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:01:15 +0000

good advice =)

By: anon

anon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:47:51 +0000

The wording of number 7 is questionable. It is completely reasonable to go in with birth plan expectations in the absence of complications, especially if you have done your homework and prepared your mind and body. That said, you should go in flexible enough to realize some things are required in the case of an emergency.

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By: poshy

poshy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:56 +0000

im 26weeks pregnat and a Banker, i dont get much rest will it affect my baby growing. i want to know