Do natural births take longer?
Without medical intervention, your cervix will dilate naturally, and you won’t be given medication to speed up labor, so it can take longer.
How long can you leave a baby overdue?
Most doctors and midwives are happy for you to go a few days over your due date as long as everything seems to be okay. Many will let pregnant women go up to two weeks over. After 42 weeks, however, the baby’s health might be at risk.
How often do first babies go overdue?
Based on live births recorded in the National Survey of Family Growth, about 12% of first babies are born preterm, compared to 10% of other babies. And if “late” means after 40 weeks, first babies are more likely to be late: about 15%, compared to 10% of other babies.
What are some of the best natural birth stories?
Miles Walter – Short labor – baby kicks ’til the water breaks! Sheila Faith Story – Fear of pushing overcome! Peque – Patient-controlled medication for labor, turned off for baby’s arrival. Would you like to read more natural birth stories?
Why should I Share my Birth Story?
Even if you never share it with anyone, writing your story can have a profound impact on your emotional healing. But if you do share it, it may help someone else who also had a less than ideal birth to know they aren’t alone and that their story still matters. Why read birth and labor stories?
What is a birth story?
Birth stories are an important part of postpartum healing. Birth stories are also a way to pass our knowledge onto other women who are desperate for a glimpse at how real life birth works.
How many natural birth stories are there on the Internet?
I’ve compiled a list of 120 positive natural birth stories from around the internet. I hope it serves to encourage and give you strength! Big News! Birth Story #3: An Unassisted Homebirth by Virginia George