soffphie
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Hi ladies, because of lack of birthing classes im finding myself having to ask on here! i fully intended to ask my midwife last time i saw her but because of the usual bad bp/protein in urine it didnt get discussed and i was sent instantly to hospital (so annoying tbh!) anyway.. its a bit of a long ole' list but i have some questions and would LOVE/NEED insight!!
so..
How good or not is Gas/Air
How good or not is Pethadine (what does pethadine do that gas/air doesnt)
How good is Pethadine against a Epi?
Are there any after birth side effects from the 2 above?
Epi - i know this is the only one that pretty much guarantees pain free/numb birth but.. how long does the unable to walk side effects last after birth? Is it particually dangerous/have bad side effects compared to gas/air? Are there any reasons why you would not be allowed a Epi? does a induction at 37 weeks count against you not being allowed one?
And lastly, how actual bad will this be in all honesty?
Oh, nearly forgot.. wot should i wear in labour? im guessing theres no point in wearing knickers into the labour ward for example? (ill pack some tho obviously) i know this probably sounds a really stupid thing to ask tbh
so..
How good or not is Gas/Air
How good or not is Pethadine (what does pethadine do that gas/air doesnt)
How good is Pethadine against a Epi?
Are there any after birth side effects from the 2 above?
Epi - i know this is the only one that pretty much guarantees pain free/numb birth but.. how long does the unable to walk side effects last after birth? Is it particually dangerous/have bad side effects compared to gas/air? Are there any reasons why you would not be allowed a Epi? does a induction at 37 weeks count against you not being allowed one?
And lastly, how actual bad will this be in all honesty?
Oh, nearly forgot.. wot should i wear in labour? im guessing theres no point in wearing knickers into the labour ward for example? (ill pack some tho obviously) i know this probably sounds a really stupid thing to ask tbh