| excruciating pelvic pain-is natural birth still possible?
hi
i am 40+ weeks pregnant and throughout my pregnancy i have been focused on having a drug free natural birth.
however in the last five days since my baby has dropped a notched, i have been in excruciating pelvis pain. the only way i can combat the pain is to remain lie down and horizontal. i now dread having to sit up for dinner or even to go to the bathroom.....
my doctor tested me for urinary tract infections etc but all tests came back normal. he then said to go home and commit to bed rest until labour begins.
my major fear is being able to deliver vaginally. i mean, if i can not handle the pain now, now on earth am i going to handle things when the pressure is really on?
the pain is also wearing me down.....
has anyone had a simiarlar experience and managed it? what are the recommended positions for birthing? are there exercises i could do now? any tips or recommendations would be great.
many thanks in advance and kind regards, |