tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642487786834300520.post3400473975479525235..comments2023-06-18T06:16:45.350-07:00Comments on The South Texas Moms Blog: Now, what is a physiological birth again?Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13329353395793286713noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642487786834300520.post-73783079915120034072009-07-24T15:20:38.421-07:002009-07-24T15:20:38.421-07:00Physiological birth, as used on this site, is defi...Physiological birth, as used on this site, is defined at the top of the website page:<br />"A physiological birth is a birth that is characteristic of the body’s normal, healthy functioning. It refers to the organic processes and phenomena of birth."<br /><br />I would characterize my last birth as a physiological birth. I did not use any drugs throughout the laboring process. I listened to my body's cravings for movement, food and drink. I accepted the calm and sensitive comfort from my husband and midwives. My body moved into squating position and pushed the baby out when she was ready to be delievered. My body delivered the placenta without help of any drugs. I took a warm herb, took some "after ease" (an herb meant to relieve the pain associated with cramps) and fell asleep with my baby.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329353395793286713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2642487786834300520.post-38657384984658506642009-07-23T14:24:46.600-07:002009-07-23T14:24:46.600-07:00So... what, then, is physiological birth?So... what, then, is physiological birth?Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778118395310747406noreply@blogger.com