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[quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't say she's overthinking it so much as she is pushing back on and gathering as much information (information is power!) about a course of action her doctor is pushing, as if her getting pre-E diagnosis is fait accompli and not a relatively unlikely scenario given her general health and the fact that her BP has been only MILDLY elevated at most, and it has stayed at consistent levels rather than climbing towards the end, thoughout her pregnancy (If I'm reading correctly). She seems to be reacting to a legitimate ham-handed diagnosis and suggested plan of attack from her doctors by gathering all of her information, which I personally think is prudent. The magnesium worries may be getting ahead of herself but I can see my head going there, too. ONce your doctor who  you've been seeing says something like "well, you're probably going to get pre-E, and if you do, we'll induce" who can blame you for researching and vetting your concerns about induction?

As far as not getting an epi unless it is required, I don't read setting up for failure in that. I just think giving birth without drugs generally appeals to determined people, and OP is determined to do it that way if she can, recognizing her circumstances might dictate a change from the plan. This is how I felt about my own first birth, and although I would not have ruled out an epidural under circumstances, I also believed in my body and my ability to cope without drugs. Had drugs been necessary (to bring down my BP, to give me rest after a long labor, and if  were prevented from using other pain management techniques for genuine safety reasons, like moving around, etc) then yep, I would have gotten an epidural without a single regret. So there's no real need to counsel women out of feeling determined about what they want in childbirth. We all know that life throws curveballs, we all adapt. there's a difference between being rigid and being determined, IMHO.

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