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What to do if i am going to give birth in 7 weeks. i'm trying to decide 100% natural or epidural. any suggestions?
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Congrats! : Wait to make that decision until you are in labor and know exactly how much it will hurt. Arm yourself with relaxation and pain mgmt techniques, learn about epidurals and other pain mgmt tools offered at your hospital or birth center. Each labor is different, and there is so much you don't know about it yet- you just have to relax and wait until you are there to make the best decision for you!
Answered 7/23/2014
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