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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous](FTM here) Along with the concerns about the IV being uncomfortable, I am also wondering how I can possibly labor actively when hooked up to an IV and probably a external monitor.  From what I understand, having less mobility while in labor might result in other interventions.

It seems the hospital pays lip service to "natural methods", but in reality, they are not very supportive.
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I gave birth naturally, in a hospital (with *gasp* a saline lock in place!).  I was given a choice whether to place the saline lock - asked if I wanted it, given time to ask my husband to help me recall whether I decided I wanted one or not - hard to remember some things when you're quickly moving from 7cm to 9.  You just have to be judicious in who you choose as your care provider and which hospital you go to.  FTR, I delivered with the midwives at GW.  GW is probably the most natural-friendly in the area due to the work of WISDOM.  The nurses are very knowledgeable, and they have the equipment (like wireless fetal monitors) to allow freedom of movement.  It IS possible to have a wonderful, drug free birth in a hospital setting.[/quote]

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