Natural birthing stories...

[Ashleigh<3]

I am interested in asking my Grandma (midwife), details about her births.
She only gave birth twice but I would love to hear all about her experience as a Mother/midwife who gave birth in the 60's.
Just something that really interests me.

I know that she delivered my Dad naturally and he was 12lbs+
Then she delivered my Aunt a few years later and she was about the same.
My Dad is a GIANT.
And my Aunt was too.

I just think it's amazing.
Now days you hear women coming on these parenting sites discussing their fears of giving birth naturally because they are worried of ripping after attempting to deliver a huge baby.
You hear them say that the obstetricians or midwives have estimated how big the baby will be but are they always right?
I just have so many questions I can't wait to ask my Grandma.

If women from her childbirthing era can birth big babies why can't they now days?
I don't think we should be scared and I don't think our vaginas are incapable of delivering a big baby.

Anyone have any naturally birthing big baby stories to share?

[TwoBoysOnly]

My first was big (well what I class as big ) I was induced with him (so not natural - the whole works prostin, ARM and syntocinon) due to PIH but I did have him the 'natural' way ie vaginal. I had gas and pethidine for pain relief and he was born in 3 hours and 10 mins in a direct OP position weighing a healthy 4550g (10lb 1/2oz)!

[Ashleigh<3]

My first was big (well what I class as big ) I was induced with him (so not natural - the whole works prostin, ARM and syntocinon) due to PIH but I did have him the 'natural' way ie vaginal. I had gas and pethidine for pain relief and he was born in 3 hours and 10 mins in a direct OP position weighing a healthy 4550g (10lb 1/2oz)!

Good job! That is an amazing effort!

I honestly thought I'd give birth to a big baby, given my size. (I was huge).
It was all a load of bull, (the bigger you are the bigger the baby!-Load of hogwash!).

I had a little baby and a BIG placenta.
To think that I was once scared by random people, "OH MY GOD, you're massive you're gunna rip!".

[~Alicia]

To think that I was once scared by random people, "OH MY GOD, you're massive you're gunna rip!".

Just what a first time mum wants to hear


I'm fully expecting a 10lb bub this time around (Lex was 9.8lb), I'm not concerned at all about getting him/her out

[Noah_and_Elijah]

I was scared beyond belief about having a baby come out of my little hoo-haa but let me tell you the thought of a scalpel slitting open my abdomen scared the bejeebus out of me a hell of alot more than my poor little hoo-haa!!

[Freya]

I don't think we should be scared and I don't think our vaginas are incapable of delivering a big baby.

We absolutely can!! And anyone who thinks we can't deserves a slap across the face from mother nature!! There is a vagina there, why not use it?

[Ashleigh<3]

We absolutely can!! And anyone who thinks we can't deserves a slap across the face from mother nature!! There is a vagina there, why not use it?

I do respect Mother nature but I also respect a Mothers choice.
Having options can help soothe a soon to be Mother but limiting birthing options and using scare tactics, is only going to have worse effects and I do believe that when scare tactics are used, it can effect our birthing abilities.

[Ashleigh<3]

I was scared beyond belief about having a baby come out of my little hoo-haa but let me tell you the thought of a scalpel slitting open my abdomen scared the bejeebus out of me a hell of alot more than my poor little hoo-haa!!

It was my biggest fear too, but I traded my fear in for positivity and I have that to thank for getting me through the birth so well.

My fears included were:

1. Health of my baby
2. Cesarean section
3. Episiotomy
4. Hemorrhaging
5. Prolapse

[Lastcenturymum]

I think our G'mas were TUFF!!! and bit on towels a lot

My g'mother IL had 7 kids all at home (had a midwife come I think) and one was stillborn.

They didn't have a car, so her hubby had to put it in a case and get the tram to take it to the hospital That is so sad.

[Ashleigh<3]

I think our G'mas were TUFF!!! and bit on towels a lot

My g'mother IL had 7 kids all at home (had a midwife come I think) and one was stillborn.

They didn't have a car, so her hubby had to put it in a case and get the tram to take it to the hospital That is so sad.

Gosh, I take my hat off to your G'Mother.
I really admire the extensive families, especially the Mother that birthed them all!
My Great Great Grandmother had ten kids.