getting nervous

[etismyhero]

This isn't my first child, but I walked into the hospital today to have a routine test done and all I could hear was a woman giving birth and screaming at the top of her lungs. Brought back memories lol. Now I'm scared.

[lousie_1986]

Remember to breathe and relax (particularly early labour - that brings on labour quicker, with less pain, and conserves energy)... And then just go with your body! Follow its cues... Remember the pain is 'good'- the contractions are opening you up every time a little more, and that's what you want! You'll be great!

And to the person who wrote the rude and misleading first comment, it's not counter productive at all. Breathing, growling, moaning, yelling, roaring... Anything that opens your throat up is actually helpful for birth as it also helps to widen other openings subconsciously... You go with your body and you do what you feel works best! If that includes loud primal noises then good!

[Charbucks2121]

I am scared too this is my second child. And each person and experience is completely different. If I need to scream I will scream giving birth is not always such a breeze. Dont be so judgmental!!!!!!

[MommyOfTwoBoys05]

idc im screaming if i have too the pain is serious

[Rachel__grace_]

Haha I know, it starts to get scary when the realization that extreme pain is coming, no matter how many times you've been through it. I started yelling when I first pushed with my son and the nurse snapped at me and said to quit yelling and concentrate lol. I pushed for all of 8 minutes and he was born. So I appreciated her 'tough love' kind of attitude :)

[BabyGirlSweetpea]

That's pretty judgemental

[ce5ce]

Teehee I hope i don't scream

[BonitaMichelle]

Im going to scream... im a screamer

[MamaOfMany6]

Sometimes u can't help but scream no matter what the Dr or nurses tell u. My 1st 3 were a breeze compared to my 4th...I went from 4cm to 10 and  her dropping down and pushing her out all n 45 minutes flat with no epidural. So **** screaming was the only thing I could do!. That kinda intense pain ain't no joke. Some ppl scream some dont.

[etismyhero]

I think everyone handles it in their own way. I don't scream at all, but that's because I'm a quiet person.

[C_bay10]

I understand it's not my first either and I am still scared of labor! ^And quite a rude remark I screamed while I was in the last 15 mins of delivery with my second. He was moving down so fast it was actually a relief to scream...and not counterproductive at all, he was out in 3 pushes.

[EEB1219]

What a drama queen. Screaming like an idiot while giving birth is totally counterproductive. It would be nice if more nurses would offer coping skills during labor for mom and baby's benefit.