tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840500070124746408.post6806336860438103453..comments2023-03-31T02:37:36.214-07:00Comments on First Fig: A Tale of Two Birthsmrayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16191578709410301022noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840500070124746408.post-75866361076765018192008-10-17T15:34:00.000-07:002008-10-17T15:34:00.000-07:00So true - I think it is hardest for women in their...So true - I think it is hardest for women in their first birth experience to make choices for themselves, because they don't know what to expect, really, nor do they know what to ask, when to ask, and how to stand firm if they feel really strongly about something. With my last baby I had the impression to request an early induction, at 37 weeks, and it was fortunate I followed that prompting, becuase I think it saved both our lives.<BR/><BR/>I was fortunate to have certified Nurse midwives and a good birth center attached to a hospital through 4 regular pregnancies and 3 miscarraiges - now on my 8th pregnancy I have had to switch to a regular male OB/Gyn and go to a different hospital. It is a concern for me - fortunately I know what I want and know how to politely demand it. And I have a husband to back me up. You know Matt will!:)<BR/><BR/>I was also fortunate to have been able to experience natural childbirth with my oldest two children, though my youngest two I had to have an epidural because of some serious complications.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully women can find enough support, both from each other and the medical community. It is so important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com