I gave birth throwing up

My Labor & Delivery Story: From Induction to Surprise Delivery

I went into the hospital at 5 p.m. on a Wednesday, ready to begin the induction process. I was excited, nervous, and had no idea what a wild ride I was in for.😅

Induction Troubles: Slow Progress & Exhaustion

They gave me the first induction pill, but it didn’t do much. I was only 1 cm dilated, and although I was having contractions, labor wasn’t progressing. After a second pill, I was still stuck at 1 cm.🙄

The following night, the doctor came in, ready to discharge me and let labor happen naturally. But a few minutes after she left, my baby’s heart rate started to drop. That changed everything. They decided to try a new method—something like a suppository that sits behind the cervix.❤️‍🩹

It worked—I finally reached 2 cm-but by then, I was completely exhausted. My body was tense from the lack of rest and ongoing contractions.🥹

•Managing Pain: Fentanyl & Epidural Relief

I asked for fentanyl, which helped take the edge off the pain, but I still couldn’t relax fully. Around 11 p.m., my jaw started to tremble with each contraction. 😩That’s when I finally asked for an epidural—and honestly, it was the best decision I made.

Once it kicked in, I couldn’t feel anything from the waist down except a light tingly sensation. I was able to finally sleep and give my body the break it needed.😮‍💨

*Side Note:*

I told the nurses I only wanted to reach about a 5 out of 10 on the pain scale and that I was trying to be realistic about birth. I used breathing techniques, a birthing ball, side lunges, and stretching to stay active and focused. But when my jaw started trembling, I knew I had to listen to my body—and I’m so glad I did.✅

•Epidural = Game Changer

Let me just say—I LOVED the epidural!

I had been so terrified of needles, but once it kicked in, I couldn’t stop saying how amazing it was. The nurses were cracking up because of how quickly I changed my mind about it. Since I was finally relaxed, my body started to progress really quickly.😌

By 3 a.m., I was already at 7 cm.

•The Twist: Water, Nausea, and Surprise Delivery

Around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, I woke up feeling extremely thirsty and chugged some water. 💧Just as the nurse walked in to check my dilation again, I started to feel a bit nauseous.🤢

I asked for a throw-up bag, just in case. Even then—still no pain.

She handed me the bag, and immediately, all the water came back up. 🤮The nurse looked shocked because I was just calmly smiling moments before😲. But then, while I was throwing up, I felt a strange pressure between my hips. Not painful—just an intense feeling like I needed to 💩 and push at the same time.

I pointed down and tried to speak, but all I could get out was:

“Look.”Meanwhile, my partner was passed out on the couch.)🛌

The nurse checked, and suddenly she said:

“Ohhh, I see a head. You’re delivering now!”😱

• Blink and He’s Here!

She called it in, and I tried to wake up my partner—still throwing up water. He finally woke up just in time to see the baby literally pop out.🤯🫨

I didn’t even push—my body just took over. It felt like the vomiting helped my stomach contract, and that’s all it took. The nurses rushed in 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️💨, and a few minutes later, the doctor came to stitch up a large tear (which I didn’t feel at all thanks to the epidural).

•A Beautiful, Unexpected Ending

Afterward, the nurse told me that this was actually her first time delivering a baby. So it ended up being a beautiful and unforgettable experience for both of us.🥹

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**Final Thoughts:**

Birth can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and emotional—but it can also be full of unexpected calm, strength, and even humor. I went in with a plan and had to adjust multiple times, but listening to my body, asking for support, and trusting the process doctors , nurses made all the difference.🤎‼️

And yes—I would 1000% recommend the epidural.

⭐️Overall rating: 9/10

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