Strange question

This might sound like a very strange question but im going to ask it anyway lol

Im a bit worried about seeing someone giving birth, well not worried but ive never seen it before, apart from myself of course but thats slightly different lol
Ive also delivered my own baby but even thats different.

Im not squimish (sp) but just a bit worried id pass out or something lol
Ive watched it on TV, like the birth channels on discovery but my friend who works on a maternity ward said its not just what you see its the smell aswell.

Has anyone started the course without seeing someone give birth before? How was it?

I told you i would have some questions lol

Hi bexster,

It isn't a strange question at all, in fact it is a very valid one. I started the course....as I am sure lots of others have, without ever seeing anyone giving birth.

I was so absorbed by what was happening that I didn't really notice any 'smells' or anything like that. I found it all very fascinating.

There is another thread about this which you might like to read through, it might help answer your question. Check it out here. 1st birth - pass out?

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Thanks midwifemissy, i was starting to think it was a very weird post as no one had replied lol

I will go and read through the thread you posted thanks

Ooh thanks for this - i'm with you i've never seen one either and was a bit worried about it

keep saying to my husband what if i get there - see the first and go 'ooh its not for me' he tells me i'm an idiot!!

So rather glad its not just me

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You are both very welcome.

Noooo, neither of you are strange lol, I am sure it is something most...if not all new students worry about.

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Hi Bexster,

I'd never seen anyone give birth before I started the training either. I was lucky in a way because I got to see an amazing home birth within my second week of community placement. The woman was standing when she delivered, so I didn't really see much other then the head descending between her legs. I think that was a gentle initiation into it really, and I was a bit more prepared for delivery suite then.

I really don't notice smells much - I think it's because I'm usually so absorbed in caring for and encouraging the woman that it's only afterwards I notice smells etc.

I'm sure you'll be fine!

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Just a tip, I went and looked on youtube! Not exactly the same thing but that last time I saw a birth was on an old video in my child development class. It's a start, atleast you won't be standing there in shock!

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I don't worry about passing out in shock. I worry about bursting into tears.....

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Me too scotschick, I cry at every "birth" on TV, even Eastenders! My husband thinks I am a proper idiot!!
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Well at least im not alone, dont feel like such a doughnut now lol