Talk to 10 different women about their childbirth experiences, and chances are you'll get 10 very different responses (and attitudes). While you probably won't be knocking on the delivery rooms of too many other laboring moms during your time in the maternity ward, here's a glimpse at who might be in there!
What's the Big Fuss?
This is her fourth baby. She could do this in her sleep. Everyone needs to relax!
Wait, She Changed Her Mind!
She's not ready. She needs another week . . . make that month. This hurts too much. She forgot to buy diapers. Someone needs to get home and feed the dog. Make it stop!!
This Whole Thing Is HIS Fault
. . . And now he's paying the price. You'll know her by the expletives coming at a superhigh volume from her room.
Getting That Epidural Was the Best Decision She Ever Made
She loves it! She can't stop smiling! Life altering!
Get That Epidural Away From Her!
It's all natural or not at all for this mom. She's prepared to feel each and every ounce of baby that this baby has in store for her.
She Had a Planned C-Section and Isn't Ashamed!
She scheduled a blowout and mani-pedi on her way to the hospital and has her bag packed with a brand-new postpartum ensemble. Is this childbirth or the red carpet?!
Every Second of Her Birth Is Being Preserved For Posterity
The iPhone video camera hasn't stopped rolling since she went into labor. Her family's being interviewed, dilation documented, and oh, here's the professional photographer now!
She's Got a Birth Plan, and She's Sticking to It
Don't you dare suggest deviating from this mom's plan. Everyone in the delivery room has a printed copy of how she wants this to go down (laminated, just in case things get messy).