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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My first and second pregnancies were both 18-hour labors. The first was an induction with pitocin and a balloon. I only pushed twice though. I had my membranes stripped with my second. There were water bags over my baby’s head, but once they broke it only took 45 minutes for my daughter to come. It was too quick. I only pushed for 5 minutes with second (I probably pushed 6-8 times), but my second child was higher up when I started pushing (I had to get her out, since she was hitting the umbilical cord on the way out and that was dangerous).

I think they’ll let you go for quite a long time in labor provided there isn’t an infection and the baby’s vitals (and your vitals) are fine. I don’t understand why women who can workout during pregnancy choose not to, since you benefit so much from being in good shape during labor. [/quote]

Love the insinuation that long labor is because you are out of shape or didn't work out!  In my case it was partially because the baby was posterior and he had to flip.  I ran until 31 weeks and then walked vigorously until delivery.  Also pretty sure Gwen Jorgensen, the gold medalist in the triathlon had a horrendous delivery with her son that involved the vac.  But thanks for perpetuating the trope that women with tough deliveries are responsible for it.

http://www.gwenjorgensen.com/blog/stanleys-birth
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No insinuation. You’re projecting your own insecurities/issues/rage/trauma onto my post. Working out during pregnancy (when you’re able to) can really help with labor, but for you I will add this disclaimer: *Working out during pregnancy doesn’t guarantee an easy labor or that you won’t need a c-section. Also, you need a therapist. [/quote]

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