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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that its too bad more midwives aren't willing to just HELP women get through birth, whichever way they need to get through it. Would I love to have a midwife because of their extensive experience, special attention and knowledge of positioning etc? Of course! But am I willing to COMMIT to a natural childbirth (after experiencing an extremely painful 20 hour labor that was made bearable by an epidural) and then feeling like a failure? Absolutely not.

Why can't a midwife just say, "we are going to try and assure that you have the birth you want and if that means an epi then lovely!" Instead of "kind of making fun of you for begging for it" after the fact, as one PP said. This is why the movement gets a bad rap. [/quote]

Look, if you're not willing to commit to a natural childbirth, maybe it's best to leave the practice so there's a spot available for someone who is. There are LOTS of great OB practices and epidurals are common for them, so you know your experience will be one they are familiar with and comfortable providing, and you'll know you're allowing someone out there who hands-down wants a natural childbirth the opportunity to have one.

FWIW, I had an extremely painful 30-hour natural labor which resulted in no sleep over 60 hours. I totally understand why some people want epidurals to deal with the pain and exhaustion. But I do feel that midwifery practices should limit their practice to what they do best (unmedicated vaginal labor) and committing to no epidural is part of that. I delivered with an OB because I wasn't sure I could make it without an epidural. Now that I know I can, I'll probably go with a midwife next time around. [/quote]

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