(whole birth plan went in the trash)
From the second i found out i was pregnant i immediately started doing research; educating myself on pregnancy, labor & delivery, & postpartum information. i spent my whole pregnancy preparing myself for the all natural labor that i had wanted. i made a birth plan & i was very adamant about sticking to it. my plan was to do everything as natural as possible with absolutely no medical intervention! well, plans change.. & that was very hard for me to accept. i lost my mucus plug on december 27th. i woke up december 28th at 5am to my water breaking. i waited it out bc my plan was to labor at home for as long as possible, but i had a dr appt at 9am. so i went to my appointment & they sent me to labor & delivery & they immediately admitted me. they put me in a room & i did all the things, bouncing, walking, showering, anything i planned on doing at home bc they couldn’t send me home due to risk of infection. once they finally checked me i was only 3cm dilated. i was 3cm for over 24 hours & the doctors were getting nervous bc i had no membranes to protect baby from infection. so they promised to let me wait it out a little longer & helped me move around more & do more natural things to help me dilate. nothing worked. my body was exhausted. i was exhausted. my husband was exhausted. my contractions were at the point where i couldn’t sleep through them so that wasn’t an option. one of the nurses decided to talk to me about pitocin (which to me was a huge no no) BUT my body needed help. i felt a few contractions with the pitocin & realized i couldn’t handle the pain & ended up with the epidural (which was another huge no no but at that point my body couldn’t take much more). we gave the pitocin over 6 hours, but then every time i had a contraction baby’s heart rate would drop tremendously. the doctors assumed the cord was wrapped around his neck. we tried many positions to see if we could make a change but nothing worked. we had to stop the pitocin & talk about a c section. the c section was the safest way to bring our baby boy into this world so of course i agreed. i also didn’t have much of a choice. but i’m here to tell you.. things change & it’s tough to accept the things you were so adamant about not doing. i felt like my body had completely failed me. but the second i heard my baby cry & the second i laid eyes on him for the first time it made it all worth it. & i would do it over 1000x again just to have him here w me🩵 even tho everything went the complete opposite of what i wanted i’m so very grateful my baby is happy & healthy!
When preparing for childbirth, many expectant mothers create a birth plan to outline their preferences for labor and delivery. However, the unpredictable nature of childbirth can turn these plans upside down. Many parents share similar experiences of how their imagined births were replaced with unexpected medical interventions, such as epidurals or emergency cesarean sections. For instance, the story highlights the importance of flexibility during labor. After hours of laboring naturally, the author faced complications that necessitated the use of pitocin to aid in dilating her cervix. This discourse is crucial for expectant parents, illustrating how the need for medical support doesn't equate to failure but rather reflects the dynamic nature of labor and childbirth. Many families can relate to the feeling of disappointment when their ideal birth scenarios do not unfold as planned. It is vital to know that ultimately, the safe arrival of a healthy baby is the most important outcome. Resources for expectant parents often recommend staying informed about various delivery options and procedures while maintaining open communication with healthcare providers. Consider attending prenatal classes and engaging in discussions to form realistic expectations of the labor process, preparing emotionally for potential changes in your birth plan.
Omg did you deliver in Deridder La ?