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MamaMia76 (1301.7 days ago)
I have actually heard that an epidural helps you relax and can make it easier for your cervix to dialate because of this. I had an epidural, slept for 7 hours and woke up complete and ready to push. I think the use of episiotomies, etc, really has to do with the size of the baby- but I`m not a doctor, so what do I know! :)

Ivanzmom (1309.9 days ago)
I had an Epi with my first!!! I LOVED IT!!!! I would say get one! I had the best labor and delivery the first time! I hope this one is as good!!! Good LUCK!!!! I LOVE EPIDURALS!!!!!!

Shannon28 (1310.2 days ago)
I didnt have an epidural, and the doctor still had to use suction and forceps to get her out. I did not have an episotomy but probably should have, ended up with alot of stitches and she was only 6lbs.12oz. I`m really hoping that this next one wont be much bigger!

hotpotaaaaato (1310.2 days ago)
statisticly there is a connection with all those... I had an epidural, and when it came time to push it had worn off. I was induced and during pushing was the ONLY time they took my moniters off cause they could tell I was feeling when to push. I didn`t have forceps, no suction, no episiotmy.. and I had a 8pound 4ounce girl. Pushed for 35mins. I`m ready for the epidural again. :)

coltonsmom (1310.3 days ago)
Yep, I`m with Robin too.

captshelley (1310.3 days ago)
i agree with robin

RobinG (1310.4 days ago)
I had an epi and felt EVERYthing! I felt the contractions the stretching etc etc. The epi wears off some or all by delivery which is why they dont like to give it past a certain dialation so you dont risk being numb still ~ as far as tearing etc the baby size, massaging you get to help stretch from doc etc etc makes a big dif and an epi has no bearing on that ~ if you are numb or feel it all and your baby is to big or doc didnt help to stretch you could tear or need suction etc etc. If you are trying to deliver a 9-10 lbs baby those things could happen whether you were med free or with an epi ~ (())

Heather-08-01 (1310.4 days ago)
There most certainly is a correlation between both. It doesn`t mean it will happen, but does increase the chance of one or both. If you can`t feel well enough to know when to stop pushing then chances are you will tear or need an episiotomy - like wise, if you can`t feel well enough to push your baby out alone you are much more likely to need forceps or vacuum - do the research, don`t just take the word of women here.



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