Need advice about pregnancy
By mogg20
@mogg20 (172)
Philippines
February 3, 2007 7:00pm CST
My boyfriend recently discussed about us starting a family. I'm thrilled about the idea about having a baby, but am also worried about the morning sickness, and the pain that will come during labor and delivery.
Can anyone give me ideas of how to deal with the morning sickness, and labor pains? I appreciate all the advice. Thanks in advance.
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@Married2aMarine (1273)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I can understand your fears. But every pregnancy is different. Mine was great. No morning sickness, no swelling, etc. I just went on with everything like normal. But my delivery was tough. I was in labour for 30 hours and had some complications. Every mom I've know so far has completely different experience than me. But you should not allow your fears from stopping you to have a baby. It truly is the greatest thing ever! The pain is short-lived but the joy is forever. Once you hold the tiny baby that is a part of your and your bf in your arms, all the pain and trouble that you went through will just melt away! Also, I would suggest you attend pre-natal classes offered by your local hospital. They will give you a good description of what is going to happen, teach you exercises and breathing techniques you can do, etc.
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@littletoad (317)
• Canada
4 Feb 07
It's really not as bad as you think it will be. I'm not going to say how it will be for you, as each person is different. For me, I had the morning sickness during the whole 9 months. I never mentioned it to my doctor, and should have, because he might have been able to help. I know of other people who snacked on saltines and it helped a lot for them. As for the labor, most of it was more discomfort than actual pain. To be perfectly honest, I don't remember much about the pain. I remember the exhaustion more than anything. And I can guarantee you that when you hold that little baby in your arms for the first time, you won't be remembering the pain either. Remember, if it was such a terrible experience, so many women wouldn't be going through it. People like to "up-talk" their experiences and it makes them sound so much worse than they really were.
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@mommy2taylor1 (405)
• United States
5 Feb 07
There really isn't a cure for morning sickness & there isn't a sure time when you know it will go away either. I had it the first 6 months and the last 2 months (morning, noon & night). There are things to lessen the feeling, like Preggi pops which can be bought at maternity stores, or gingerale or gingersnaps as well as peppermint candies. Also for the labor pains, there are epidurlas for the pain or you can go all natural. I noticed you said boyfriend & make sure he'll be around for the long haul because if you have a baby you'll definately need him and all the support for yourself & your new family. Good luck!
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@AyaMiami (95)
• United States
5 Feb 07
It definitely helps to join a discussion board of other pregnant people dealing with the same issues. It gives you someone to vent to when you're feeling not so great. They can also give tips on what works for them. It seems pretty crappy at the time, but the result is well worth the 9 months.
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