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Epidurals
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Hellokitty
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I used to be an operating theatre nurse and have seen it done hundreds of times.
I wouldn't have one unless I really needed it, and I would try and insist on it being done by a consultant as they are quick and accurate with the needle!
I wouldn't have one unless I really needed it, and I would try and insist on it being done by a consultant as they are quick and accurate with the needle!
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not knowing what this labour will be like so cant really say but ive never had pain relief with any of mine,i like the thought of a mobile epidural but dont like a total one as i hate lying in one place,plus i have back problems and worry about that
As i said before, my first was born without any pain relief,27 minutes labour, 3 pushes and baby boy 
, but after the birth my Afterbirth stuck, Just wasn't for moving, (not sure if it had anything to do with expecting Twins at the start of PG?) 
But after all the hard work they gave me and Epidural and took me to theartre for a manual removal, No pain but loads of pulling and tugging, Thought doctor lost her arm at one point 
(6 weeks later i had to go back into hospital for D&C) Everything worked out fine::
I don't know if i would like one for birth but every labour is different so i shall go with the flow at the time and choose whats best then
, but after the birth my Afterbirth stuck, Just wasn't for moving, (not sure if it had anything to do with expecting Twins at the start of PG?) But after all the hard work they gave me and Epidural and took me to theartre for a manual removal, No pain but loads of pulling and tugging, Thought doctor lost her arm at one point (6 weeks later i had to go back into hospital for D&C) Everything worked out fine:: I don't know if i would like one for birth but every labour is different so i shall go with the flow at the time and choose whats best then
loulou, I had a normal epidural but never lost ALL feeling. I was in no mood for walking anyway (!) but it did mean it wore off really quickly and I could walk almost straight after the birth.
I loved the epidural, the pain relief was amazing...but ultimately it was probably one of the main reasons I had problems pushing and ended up with an episiotomy and ventouse delivery
swings and roundabouts girls.......
I loved the epidural, the pain relief was amazing...but ultimately it was probably one of the main reasons I had problems pushing and ended up with an episiotomy and ventouse delivery
swings and roundabouts girls.......
Morning ladies 
I've never had one or thought of having one, 19hr labour with my first DD and DS slow labour for a week,he couldn't decided but came 3 hrs after my waters broke. Coped with gas &air and peth with both.Both born after 3 pushes.
My friend had 2 Eppys and she also had problems pushing, couldn't feel when she needed too.She said by having it this way labour was a walk in the park.
But i still wouldn't go for one.
I've never had one or thought of having one, 19hr labour with my first DD and DS slow labour for a week,he couldn't decided but came 3 hrs after my waters broke. Coped with gas &air and peth with both.Both born after 3 pushes.
My friend had 2 Eppys and she also had problems pushing, couldn't feel when she needed too.She said by having it this way labour was a walk in the park.
But i still wouldn't go for one.
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I had one with my first baby, I was induced which made the pain of labour worse (thats my excuse anyway!) and I was being sick cos it hurt so much, once Id had the epidural it was heaven! Couldnt feel a thing!
It did have its down sides though, for a start I couldnt feel the contractions so when it was time to push I couldnt do it as well as I should of been able to and in the end they used forceps and I had to have an episiotomy.
Also, once Josh was born I couldnt get up for a whole day cos I was still all numb and couldnt feel my legs. This meant I couldnt just get up and pick him out of the cot when I wanted to.
If the pain is as bad this time round I think I'd have one but like I say, there are downfalls to it aswell
It did have its down sides though, for a start I couldnt feel the contractions so when it was time to push I couldnt do it as well as I should of been able to and in the end they used forceps and I had to have an episiotomy.
Also, once Josh was born I couldnt get up for a whole day cos I was still all numb and couldnt feel my legs. This meant I couldnt just get up and pick him out of the cot when I wanted to.
If the pain is as bad this time round I think I'd have one but like I say, there are downfalls to it aswell
I never had any problems pushing with the epidural and Jess was born in 50 minutes of pushing. With Aimee i didn't have the epidural and i pushed for 4 hours. I was able to walk when i had it in although i did have trouble standing up once i sat down but once i was up i was fine. I'm just hoping for a better labour this time cos i would love to do it just on gas and air.
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In spite of my obsessive optimal fetal positioning from 30 weeks, Maddie went back to back in the last couple of days. After 70 hours of labour (and 50 hours after my waters had broken) I was induced with the synthetic oxytocin drip - (you're on a bit of a stopwatch after your waters break due to risk of infection) and the oxytocin drip increases the strength of contractions.
Though I had been adamant that I wouldn't have an epi, after a few hours on the drip I felt I couldn't take any more without some relief!
UNFORTUNATELY - the epi didn't work AT ALL and an hour after I'd had it I was asking the midwife when it would kick in!!
It was quite unpleasant having the drip put in when contractions were so intense and close together, so I really didn't want them to do it agian but was struggling to relax and so they gave me Pethadine (again was adamant I wouldn't have that as it passes through the placenta to baby etc).
The pethadine did nothing for the pain relief but did make me more relaxed between contractions.
So the Epi didn't work for me but on the up side, the 'pushing' phase went very well and Maddie was born happy (if a little sleepy) after an 80 hour labour, with no sign of distress from the excitement - and she was kind enough to slide out leaving only a minimal tear so no stiches required
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With this baby, the main thing I'll do differently is have more of an open mind and be more flexible on my 'plans' - at the end of the day you need to do whatever it takes to have a safe outcome. Every labour is so different and you have to be prepared to compromise on your plans if the labour requires it!
Hope I haven't put anyone off - too late now
The good news is, and as a testament to how quickly you forget the discomfort - I'm having another one and Maddie's not even a year old yet
Though I had been adamant that I wouldn't have an epi, after a few hours on the drip I felt I couldn't take any more without some relief!
UNFORTUNATELY - the epi didn't work AT ALL
and an hour after I'd had it I was asking the midwife when it would kick in!! It was quite unpleasant having the drip put in when contractions were so intense and close together, so I really didn't want them to do it agian but was struggling to relax and so they gave me Pethadine (again was adamant I wouldn't have that as it passes through the placenta to baby etc).
The pethadine did nothing for the pain relief but did make me more relaxed between contractions.
So the Epi didn't work for me but on the up side, the 'pushing' phase went very well and Maddie was born happy (if a little sleepy) after an 80 hour labour, with no sign of distress from the excitement - and she was kind enough to slide out leaving only a minimal tear so no stiches required
!!With this baby, the main thing I'll do differently is have more of an open mind and be more flexible on my 'plans' - at the end of the day you need to do whatever it takes to have a safe outcome. Every labour is so different and you have to be prepared to compromise on your plans if the labour requires it!
Hope I haven't put anyone off - too late now
The good news is, and as a testament to how quickly you forget the discomfort - I'm having another one and Maddie's not even a year old yet
well said little bump, and so True with my first i had to be induced and never even thought about having one but my midwife suggested it to me so i gave it a go aand it was great made me relax alot which i think helped me,it did give me bkache afterwards for few days but nott enought to put me off having another one when i was in labour with my 2nd baby lol.i think i will probably have one this time round but suppose everyones different and it will have different effects on diff people.
i had an epidural first time round as i was on the drip to speed up labour and couldnt deal with the pain the epidural was fantastic i didnt have any pain relief the 2nd time only gas and air and managed fine
1st labour was 37 hours 2nd labour 4 hours
this time il keep an open mind and have what i need when i need it xxx
1st labour was 37 hours 2nd labour 4 hours
this time il keep an open mind and have what i need when i need it xxx
i had an epidural with my first and it was great cos like kirsty i was bein sick with the pain and gas and air just made me giggle n be sick more so i tried an epidural and i loved it, i didnt have any problems with the pushing and it really helped me relax.
the only down side was after i gave birth they wanted to put me in the wheelchair to take me up to the ward, and i said i could do it myself, and went to stand up n ended up a jelly heap on the floor!!
the only down side was after i gave birth they wanted to put me in the wheelchair to take me up to the ward, and i said i could do it myself, and went to stand up n ended up a jelly heap on the floor!!
oh dear.i know what you mean they tell you that you cant get out of the bed straight after but you think you feel fine until you try to get up off the bed.Guest
I didn't have an epi with Damien, although I screamed for one in the amblance, 3-7cm in 20/30minutes was ecrutiating! (sp?) I'm so glad I didn't have one though, yes it bloody hurt in labour, but I stuck to gas and air and I'm glad. This time I'll hopefully do it the same, but I'll go in with an open mind like last time. The only thing I refuse point blank to have is pethadine.
