Western Medicine vs. Homeopathy

Looking back on my labor and delivery experiences I have found that there were situations that I was put in that were maybe not the best. My OB's were trained in western style medicine and that is all they knew. So  when I would come into the office with a sinus infection or a migraine, the only thing they knew how to do was to write me a presciption for a major medication and send me on my way.  Ugh. Not only did the medications knock me out, but I actually felt worse than before I took them. There had to be a better way.

So after 4 miscarriages, post partum depression, and not being able to nurse one of my kids I started to research about different options that were available. The answers all seemed to turn to homeopathy. Obviously the Lord put certain plants, herbs, etc. on the earth for the use of man. I also feel that the Lord has inspired certain men to learn, study, and apply medical treatments for the use of men. I believe that there is a purpose and use for both types of medicine. If I can take care of certain ailments using natural methods, I'm all for it. But obviously the use of certain medications and surgeries is also beneficial.

So on to my ideal birth. This has taken me a long time to even be vocal about. After my last horrible experience I never thought that I would be thinking about having another one. Sigh. The Lord works in mysterious ways. My heart has been softened and I'm starting to contemplate another one. Who knows what the Lord has in store, but whatever happens (miscarriage, not being able to get pregnant, or having a healthy baby), this is the last time for any of it.

So my ideal pregnancy and birth:
I would like to use chiropractic care and homeopathy to take care of nausea, sinus infections, migraines, and pregnancy aches and pains. I am not interested in pumping my body full of medications and pills. I would like to use massage as another way to deal with aches and pains too.

I would like to be able to enjoy this pregnancy instead of worrying during it. I would like to nap, eat ice cream, sit in my bath tub for hours, and marvel at the little kicks and flutters.

I want to relax. I am a natural worrier and I have a lot to be worried about with pregnancies. Is the baby going to have spina bifida like my sister? Is it all the way healthy? Is it gaining enough weight? Am I spotting? Can I carry it full term? A lot of stress going on. I would just like to relax and trust in Heavenly Father's plan.

Delivery:
I would love to have a doula with me at the hospital. I love my husband but I need some support. Emotionally and physically. One of my dear friends is a doula and I would love to have her there with me during my labor. I would like an epidural if I couldn't handle the pain. I would really like to not have an epidural and do it on my own, but I'm not sure if that's possible. After the baby is born I would like to not cut the umbilical cord right away. I would like to let the nutrients finish going into the baby and then cut it. I don't want it to be a hurried experience like it usually is. If it's my last baby I want to enjoy it, make sure that I'm doing everything for the baby and myself and do it right. No pressure, no hurry, and no regrets.

Not all homeopathic and not all western. I think it's a good mix. Prenatal care with my O.B. and homeopath and having the baby in the hospital with doula support. Yes, please.