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Jo · 29-03-2004, 09:23

This topic my be of little to interest to most, hope no-one minds me taking up the space though, it lies close to my heart.....

Lettie, I wanted to tell you that in Italy we have natural birth - no gas and air, no epidural, no nothing. We have a bath with warm water and can move freely into any position we want.
Any advice on how to naturally numb the pain??

Also, I have a specific question for Lettie: when I go into labour, they told me to go the hospital as late as possible (when contractions are every 5 minutes) but if my waters break, to go immediately. If, however, I have a bath at home to ease the pain, how will I know if my waters have broken?

Finally, any advice from anyone in general on giving birth would be welcome......

29-03-2004, 09:23	#1
Jo Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 394 Liked: 1 times Rep Power: 1529	Giving birth This topic my be of little to interest to most, hope no-one minds me taking up the space though, it lies close to my heart..... Lettie, I wanted to tell you that in Italy we have natural birth - no gas and air, no epidural, no nothing. We have a bath with warm water and can move freely into any position we want. Any advice on how to naturally numb the pain?? Also, I have a specific question for Lettie: when I go into labour, they told me to go the hospital as late as possible (when contractions are every 5 minutes) but if my waters break, to go immediately. If, however, I have a bath at home to ease the pain, how will I know if my waters have broken? Finally, any advice from anyone in general on giving birth would be welcome......