Okay, I have some pretty big shoes to fill here!
Both of my sons' births were in the hospital setting, and I had nothing but positive experiences throughout each encounter. I had very good pregnancies for both boys, partly due to the care I took of my own body, but also I had great care through my OBGYN offices. The staff were always available to assist with any questions I had, and the physicians were always willing to discuss any concerns I had about the pregnancies. I didn't really have any issues with either pregnancies, so I guess I was a very fortunate patient!
In terms of the actual births, the nurses onsite at the hospital pretty much organized and orchestrated everything (didn't really see the doctors much except to break my bag of waters and "catch the boys" when they decided to enter the world). However, they were extremely motivating for me, and really let me dictate how my births would go. They didn't force me to use epidurals, and while I made that choice on my own out of concerns I wouldn't have the energy to get through things, I know that for the next one (if we are so blessed) I will definitely have the strength and determination to get through it without any medicinal assistance.
Giving birth in the hospital setting allowed me to focus on becoming a mom for the first (and second) times, and not have to stress about medical interventions for my new baby or myself should the need arise. It still allowed for the intimacy between John and I, in cherishing the new adventure we were about to undertake (the nurse and doctor only came into the room at a minimum if there were changes in the baby's or my heartrate or when I was ready to push), and I would welcome the opportunity to work with the same core health care team in the future.
In terms of the actual births, the nurses onsite at the hospital pretty much organized and orchestrated everything (didn't really see the doctors much except to break my bag of waters and "catch the boys" when they decided to enter the world). However, they were extremely motivating for me, and really let me dictate how my births would go. They didn't force me to use epidurals, and while I made that choice on my own out of concerns I wouldn't have the energy to get through things, I know that for the next one (if we are so blessed) I will definitely have the strength and determination to get through it without any medicinal assistance.
Giving birth in the hospital setting allowed me to focus on becoming a mom for the first (and second) times, and not have to stress about medical interventions for my new baby or myself should the need arise. It still allowed for the intimacy between John and I, in cherishing the new adventure we were about to undertake (the nurse and doctor only came into the room at a minimum if there were changes in the baby's or my heartrate or when I was ready to push), and I would welcome the opportunity to work with the same core health care team in the future.
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