Labour - How To Prepare Yourself!
Everyone has a horror story to tell you. From the moment you
become pregnant, close friends, family and even strangers will
have a birth experience to share with you. If it's negative,
it's just what you don't need. Most of us are absolutely
terrified of a horrible labour ordeal, so here we tell you how
to prepare yourself! There is no hiding the truth, labour
absolutely does hurt, like nothing you have ever felt before in
your life! But we survive it and believe it or not even forget
about the pain we went through.
One of the best ways to prepare yourself for labour is to know
what to expect. Go to your ante-natal classes at the hospital
and do view the video. Yes you will squirm and be frightened,
however you will know what will probably happen when you go into
labour.
It's okay to ask friends who have been through the experience
but speak to the ones who will be most honest with you and not
just embellish the story to create a real drama!
Speak to your midwife or Obstetrician and even read magazines
such as Practical Parenting where they have real life
experiences as told by their readers.
Learn about your pain relief options and decide on what will be
best for you and remember to list it in your birth plan. Most
hospitals will allow you to bring some comforts from home such
as aromatherapy--soothing oils to massage or burn in the room or
even relaxing music.
Importantly, don't get tense about going into labour. You will
only make it worse for yourself. A tense pregnant mum is setting
herself up for a long and painful labour as it will make all
your muscles tight and difficult for your baby to emerge. Enlist
your birth partner in helping you to relax and try to enjoy this
magical moment!