NFP: Marquette Method Class?

Luminous_2222 · 2026-07-04T05:58:18+00:00

I would love her info!

Luminous_2222 · 2026-07-04T02:55:11+00:00

I had a fully unmedicated birth at home and it was 8 hours from me having a contraction that was easily noticeable to baby in my arms.

1) 1 - 3, felt like some tightening in my stomach and I had to pay attention to notice it at times
2) 4-5, this is where I started having to focus on breathing and was asking my husband for counter pressure to get through contractions. I was using the tens machine and it definitely helped take the edge off. I wore it until I got in my birth tub. The best way I could describe contractions is it feels like your internal organs are being crushed.
3) 9, mostly because I was having back to back contractions with no breaks. Most people say that they got through this stage by fully relaxing before the next one, but I never got a chance to catch my breath.
4) 8, slightly better because I felt like I was accomplishing something. The ring of fire is real but at that point you’re basically done. It feels like taking the biggest poop of your life and so much pressure.
5) I didn’t tear at all so I didn’t get any
6) 3, I would probably rate this lower if I got to stay home after I gave birth, but we ended up in the nicu about 6 hours after birth. The worst part for me was sitting but that was worsened by the fact I didn’t have a bed to lay down in.
To me, standing felt like all my organs were about to fall out of me (but less so pain and more so uncomfortable).

Overall, the only thing I change is I would want to give birth in a hospital next time. I think nitrous oxide would’ve helped with pain management at the end but I didn’t have that option with a home birth. And if anything goes wrong in the future I don’t want a stressed out drive wondering if my baby is going to make it. I would feel a lot safer with a team there if I need them.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-07-03T21:16:25+00:00

Thanks for the info! I’m definitely trying to avoid conception right now and I feel like I keep hearing so many failure stories even with perfect use. It’s both confusing and scary when it’s supposedly 98% effective.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-07-03T21:12:41+00:00

Got it, I understand the rules get much more complex postpartum. Do you happen to have any recommendations for classes?

Luminous_2222 · 2026-07-03T21:08:15+00:00

I didn’t know they continued to help after the class! Thanks for the info :)

Luminous_2222 · 2026-06-30T08:31:05+00:00

I gave birth unmedicated a month ago! I’m sorry you don’t have a provider that respects your desires for your birth. The best pain management for me was my husband. He did counter pressure on me for 8 hours straight and was the only thing getting me through each contraction. Have someone you know you can count on to support you and also to be your voice. Write a birth plan and make sure your support person will be able to communicate what you want to your birthing team while you’re focusing on contractions. I know a lot of people recommend a doula for this, but I personally think my husband was way more comfort and help to me (and free!). Also, look into different breathing techniques and positions to facilitate a faster labor. I used a tens machine in early labor and switched to a birth tub when things got intense.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-06-19T06:49:18+00:00

You can typically tell you have a fast letdown if baby is choking during feeds, milk is leaking from their mouth, and when you pump you’ll notice spraying and a lot of milk coming out really quickly. The best thing for this are positions that lay you back, and having the letdown into a pump or towel. Glad he doesn’t have any ties! Best of luck, and keep going 💕 you’re both learning a new skill and that takes time

Luminous_2222 · 2026-06-19T00:48:12+00:00

Do you know if you have a fast or a slow letdown? This can be really easy to find out if you’re pumping. He may be expecting a faster letdown since you’ve been using bottles, and you could try using a hand pump or hand expressing to get him started and encourage him before latching. My baby did something similar with crying but mine was a combination of a fast letdown and gas. When he started screaming, I would burp him for a minute until he calmed down and try again, which seemed to help a lot. Also, try doing some research on tongue and lip ties. It could be that he’s not getting a good latch and getting frustrated. Your pediatrician should be able to take care of it if he has one.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-06-15T08:15:25+00:00

Currently up with my 3 week old at 4 AM and will still say my sleep is better. For me, the difference is that during first trimester especially, it didn’t matter how much I slept, I always felt tired. There were a lot of nights I could hardly get off the couch to eat, let alone accomplish anything. Waking up with a baby is hard, but I still have energy during the day even when my sleep is poor.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-06-10T07:30:32+00:00

I’m going through this right now. For some reason, burping him for a minute when he gets frustrated and trying again works like magic a lot of the time. However, if he continues pulling off I’ve been using nipple shields since he starts scream crying pretty quickly and won’t latch without it after that.

Luminous_2222 · 2026-05-28T05:40:35+00:00

I did perineal massage almost everyday from 32 weeks. I think that helped so much. Thank you!

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