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I had gestational diabetes for both pregnancy's and had to be induced.
My pelvis was believed to be small and not capable of having a baby
larger than 6lbs. I accepted that I would probably need a c-section (my
mother did for same reason). However, my wonderful doctor told me she
wanted to give nature a try. I was induced at 12pm and by 6pm nothing
was happening. So, at that time my doctor broke my water and by 7pm I was
having major contractions. By 9pm I was 3 centimeters and I had an epideral. It felt wonderful. At 5am I began pushing, (no episotomy) and 45 minutes later I had a beautiful 7.1/2 lb. baby girl. I was thankful and blessed to have had a vaginal birth. My husband and family thought for
sure a c- section would be inevitable. My doctor too was shocked. I did tear and it was painful.
My second birth story is almost identical, except at 36 weeks my baby boy
was in the breech position. My doctor told me it would almost be
impossible
that he would turn in one week. I was scheduled to be induced at 37
weeks. Again gestational diabetes. I was preparing for a c-section,
once again. My doctor told me she could try to move the baby, but it seldom worked. After reading a book by midwives I learned the trick they
used
to move breech babies. I put headphones of music to my womb, in hope
the
baby would move his head down toward my pelvis in the head down
position.
I also prayed and prayed. On the day of birth my baby was head down
and
ready to be born. Pushing only lasted 10 minutes and a beautiful 7.4 lb. baby boy was born. I had an episotomy, it was a lot less sore than the
tear. It healed much more quickly.
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