coughing... causes contractions?

[Scarlett81]

i third the doula reccomendation.
i had one, most of the women in my family have had one and all women have had smooth deliveries-vaginally and naturally. if you are very anxious about labor (which is normal) you should really work on that now. doulas and natural childbirth education helps you to see that birth is something normal, is not a medical condition to be feared, and something that a woman's body was made to be able to get through.
it is not what you see on tv or movies. like i said, birth is not a terrible enemy like media presents it to be. one of the BEST all time birth books is called natural childbirth the bradley way by susan mcutcheon (sp?). even if you don't neccesarily want to have an all natural birth, this book (and doula birth classes or books) will make you feel strong, powerful and that you can do anything, which you can. being cfers, the docs tend to make us feel as though we 'need' them and can't do anything without them. though we need them for some things, your birth is not a medical condition and is not an attack on your body. its a peaceful and beautiful experience. oh don't get me wrong, there is pain involved and alot of work. but its something you can tolerate.
as with anything-you need to prepare for birth. alot of your outcome depends on what you put into it.
i can relate to your feelings about having bad luck with things before in life and preparing for the worst. i was the same way. boy, i had some wacked out thoughts and worries about my birth.
i just can't stress enough for you to look into some natural birth instruction though-with what we cfers have overcome just to be able to have a baby, you deserve a calm birth too, and one that you look forward to.

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.
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[Scarlett81]

i third the doula reccomendation.
i had one, most of the women in my family have had one and all women have had smooth deliveries-vaginally and naturally. if you are very anxious about labor (which is normal) you should really work on that now. doulas and natural childbirth education helps you to see that birth is something normal, is not a medical condition to be feared, and something that a woman's body was made to be able to get through.
it is not what you see on tv or movies. like i said, birth is not a terrible enemy like media presents it to be. one of the BEST all time birth books is called natural childbirth the bradley way by susan mcutcheon (sp?). even if you don't neccesarily want to have an all natural birth, this book (and doula birth classes or books) will make you feel strong, powerful and that you can do anything, which you can. being cfers, the docs tend to make us feel as though we 'need' them and can't do anything without them. though we need them for some things, your birth is not a medical condition and is not an attack on your body. its a peaceful and beautiful experience. oh don't get me wrong, there is pain involved and alot of work. but its something you can tolerate.
as with anything-you need to prepare for birth. alot of your outcome depends on what you put into it.
i can relate to your feelings about having bad luck with things before in life and preparing for the worst. i was the same way. boy, i had some wacked out thoughts and worries about my birth.
i just can't stress enough for you to look into some natural birth instruction though-with what we cfers have overcome just to be able to have a baby, you deserve a calm birth too, and one that you look forward to.

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

i third the doula reccomendation.
i had one, most of the women in my family have had one and all women have had smooth deliveries-vaginally and naturally. if you are very anxious about labor (which is normal) you should really work on that now. doulas and natural childbirth education helps you to see that birth is something normal, is not a medical condition to be feared, and something that a woman's body was made to be able to get through.
it is not what you see on tv or movies. like i said, birth is not a terrible enemy like media presents it to be. one of the BEST all time birth books is called natural childbirth the bradley way by susan mcutcheon (sp?). even if you don't neccesarily want to have an all natural birth, this book (and doula birth classes or books) will make you feel strong, powerful and that you can do anything, which you can. being cfers, the docs tend to make us feel as though we 'need' them and can't do anything without them. though we need them for some things, your birth is not a medical condition and is not an attack on your body. its a peaceful and beautiful experience. oh don't get me wrong, there is pain involved and alot of work. but its something you can tolerate.
as with anything-you need to prepare for birth. alot of your outcome depends on what you put into it.
i can relate to your feelings about having bad luck with things before in life and preparing for the worst. i was the same way. boy, i had some wacked out thoughts and worries about my birth.
i just can't stress enough for you to look into some natural birth instruction though-with what we cfers have overcome just to be able to have a baby, you deserve a calm birth too, and one that you look forward to.

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

i third the doula reccomendation.
i had one, most of the women in my family have had one and all women have had smooth deliveries-vaginally and naturally. if you are very anxious about labor (which is normal) you should really work on that now. doulas and natural childbirth education helps you to see that birth is something normal, is not a medical condition to be feared, and something that a woman's body was made to be able to get through.
it is not what you see on tv or movies. like i said, birth is not a terrible enemy like media presents it to be. one of the BEST all time birth books is called natural childbirth the bradley way by susan mcutcheon (sp?). even if you don't neccesarily want to have an all natural birth, this book (and doula birth classes or books) will make you feel strong, powerful and that you can do anything, which you can. being cfers, the docs tend to make us feel as though we 'need' them and can't do anything without them. though we need them for some things, your birth is not a medical condition and is not an attack on your body. its a peaceful and beautiful experience. oh don't get me wrong, there is pain involved and alot of work. but its something you can tolerate.
as with anything-you need to prepare for birth. alot of your outcome depends on what you put into it.
i can relate to your feelings about having bad luck with things before in life and preparing for the worst. i was the same way. boy, i had some wacked out thoughts and worries about my birth.
i just can't stress enough for you to look into some natural birth instruction though-with what we cfers have overcome just to be able to have a baby, you deserve a calm birth too, and one that you look forward to.

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[Scarlett81]

i third the doula reccomendation.
i had one, most of the women in my family have had one and all women have had smooth deliveries-vaginally and naturally. if you are very anxious about labor (which is normal) you should really work on that now. doulas and natural childbirth education helps you to see that birth is something normal, is not a medical condition to be feared, and something that a woman's body was made to be able to get through.
it is not what you see on tv or movies. like i said, birth is not a terrible enemy like media presents it to be. one of the BEST all time birth books is called natural childbirth the bradley way by susan mcutcheon (sp?). even if you don't neccesarily want to have an all natural birth, this book (and doula birth classes or books) will make you feel strong, powerful and that you can do anything, which you can. being cfers, the docs tend to make us feel as though we 'need' them and can't do anything without them. though we need them for some things, your birth is not a medical condition and is not an attack on your body. its a peaceful and beautiful experience. oh don't get me wrong, there is pain involved and alot of work. but its something you can tolerate.
as with anything-you need to prepare for birth. alot of your outcome depends on what you put into it.
i can relate to your feelings about having bad luck with things before in life and preparing for the worst. i was the same way. boy, i had some wacked out thoughts and worries about my birth.
i just can't stress enough for you to look into some natural birth instruction though-with what we cfers have overcome just to be able to have a baby, you deserve a calm birth too, and one that you look forward to.

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.
<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[wanderlost]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.

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amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)

As for coughing, I also coughed many times until I puked with both of my pregnancies. It did worry me a bit at first, but the reality is, there are a lot of Cf moms here that have coughed their guts out and it didn't affect their babes at all, so rest assured that your cough is just a little internal hug for your baby

 

[wanderlost]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>


amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)

As for coughing, I also coughed many times until I puked with both of my pregnancies. It did worry me a bit at first, but the reality is, there are a lot of Cf moms here that have coughed their guts out and it didn't affect their babes at all, so rest assured that your cough is just a little internal hug for your baby

 

[wanderlost]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"></end quote></div>


amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)

As for coughing, I also coughed many times until I puked with both of my pregnancies. It did worry me a bit at first, but the reality is, there are a lot of Cf moms here that have coughed their guts out and it didn't affect their babes at all, so rest assured that your cough is just a little internal hug for your baby

 

[wanderlost]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"></end quote>


amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)

As for coughing, I also coughed many times until I puked with both of my pregnancies. It did worry me a bit at first, but the reality is, there are a lot of Cf moms here that have coughed their guts out and it didn't affect their babes at all, so rest assured that your cough is just a little internal hug for your baby

 

[wanderlost]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Scarlett81</b></i>

just wanted to add, i am not knocking doctors at all by saying this. i loved my doctor and i love my cf team. i just remember leaving most of my obgyn visits feeling worried about some one complication or another and stressed. the same thing when i left my cf office...this could happen, that could happen....i am a worrier by nature, so it didn't help. when i left my bradley birth classes, did reading and talked to moms that experienced birth, esp natural birth and went to 3 of my sister in law's births, i felt empowered and strong. i felt better that way and i'd love to see everyone else-esp women w cf who deserve this moment in their life so much-to feel the same way.

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"></end quote>


amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)

As for coughing, I also coughed many times until I puked with both of my pregnancies. It did worry me a bit at first, but the reality is, there are a lot of Cf moms here that have coughed their guts out and it didn't affect their babes at all, so rest assured that your cough is just a little internal hug for your baby

 

[Keepercjr]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wanderlost</b></i>

amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)
</end quote></div>

Just as a correction: It is Henci Goer <img src="">

And I agree on studying some natural childbirth techniques even if you are dead set on an epidural. Epidurals can fail and if you aren't prepared to handle the intensity in other ways you will feel totally out of control. I found books by Grantly D*ck Read to be really empowering. They were written I think in the 60s but the basic premise is that birth doesn't have to be painful - it is because, as a culture, we expect birth to be painful and horrible, it is what we get. When we feel empowered and in control, birth can be much more pleasant.

Also, to help with your anxieties and fears you might want to check out Hypnobabies. I am doing the homestudy course to prepare for this next baby. Though I haven't actually started it yet, I have heard nothing but good things - even people who have pain-free births.

I guess the most important part is accepting that birth is natural and something that your body will know how to do. You just have to let it do its job.

 

[Keepercjr]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wanderlost</b></i>

amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)
</end quote></div>

Just as a correction: It is Henci Goer <img src="">

And I agree on studying some natural childbirth techniques even if you are dead set on an epidural. Epidurals can fail and if you aren't prepared to handle the intensity in other ways you will feel totally out of control. I found books by Grantly D*ck Read to be really empowering. They were written I think in the 60s but the basic premise is that birth doesn't have to be painful - it is because, as a culture, we expect birth to be painful and horrible, it is what we get. When we feel empowered and in control, birth can be much more pleasant.

Also, to help with your anxieties and fears you might want to check out Hypnobabies. I am doing the homestudy course to prepare for this next baby. Though I haven't actually started it yet, I have heard nothing but good things - even people who have pain-free births.

I guess the most important part is accepting that birth is natural and something that your body will know how to do. You just have to let it do its job.

 

[Keepercjr]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wanderlost</b></i>

amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)
</end quote></div>

Just as a correction: It is Henci Goer <img src="">

And I agree on studying some natural childbirth techniques even if you are dead set on an epidural. Epidurals can fail and if you aren't prepared to handle the intensity in other ways you will feel totally out of control. I found books by Grantly D*ck Read to be really empowering. They were written I think in the 60s but the basic premise is that birth doesn't have to be painful - it is because, as a culture, we expect birth to be painful and horrible, it is what we get. When we feel empowered and in control, birth can be much more pleasant.

Also, to help with your anxieties and fears you might want to check out Hypnobabies. I am doing the homestudy course to prepare for this next baby. Though I haven't actually started it yet, I have heard nothing but good things - even people who have pain-free births.

I guess the most important part is accepting that birth is natural and something that your body will know how to do. You just have to let it do its job.

 

[Keepercjr]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wanderlost</b></i>

amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)
</end quote>

Just as a correction: It is Henci Goer <img src="">

And I agree on studying some natural childbirth techniques even if you are dead set on an epidural. Epidurals can fail and if you aren't prepared to handle the intensity in other ways you will feel totally out of control. I found books by Grantly D*ck Read to be really empowering. They were written I think in the 60s but the basic premise is that birth doesn't have to be painful - it is because, as a culture, we expect birth to be painful and horrible, it is what we get. When we feel empowered and in control, birth can be much more pleasant.

Also, to help with your anxieties and fears you might want to check out Hypnobabies. I am doing the homestudy course to prepare for this next baby. Though I haven't actually started it yet, I have heard nothing but good things - even people who have pain-free births.

I guess the most important part is accepting that birth is natural and something that your body will know how to do. You just have to let it do its job.

 

[Keepercjr]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>wanderlost</b></i>

amen to this. I highly suggest getting the Bradley book Christian mentioned. Even if you don't think natural birth is your thing (though it is wonderful!), the book is so empowering as to accepting that birth is natural act of your body and more often than not goes very smoothly without a lot of intervention (which it seems, especially for us CFers, that a lot of docs like to push). there are some other good books out there on this matter as well (the thinking WOman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henri Groer (I may have the name wrong) is a good one too)
</end quote>

Just as a correction: It is Henci Goer <img src="">

And I agree on studying some natural childbirth techniques even if you are dead set on an epidural. Epidurals can fail and if you aren't prepared to handle the intensity in other ways you will feel totally out of control. I found books by Grantly D*ck Read to be really empowering. They were written I think in the 60s but the basic premise is that birth doesn't have to be painful - it is because, as a culture, we expect birth to be painful and horrible, it is what we get. When we feel empowered and in control, birth can be much more pleasant.

Also, to help with your anxieties and fears you might want to check out Hypnobabies. I am doing the homestudy course to prepare for this next baby. Though I haven't actually started it yet, I have heard nothing but good things - even people who have pain-free births.

I guess the most important part is accepting that birth is natural and something that your body will know how to do. You just have to let it do its job.