Pain relief for birth

Which pain relief option is best for me?

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LorileeMotherOfMany - 648 days ago.
I cannot have and epidural because I have rods in my back. I got them when I was 16 because of scoliosis. I am nervous because I am having twins. I want to be awake when they are born. I am just hoping that they are in the right position when I go into labor and can come out naturally. I was wondering what other options there would be.

kayandrysmom - 723 days ago.
I had an epidural with both of my girls. The first was a bad experience bc they did something wrong and i had a spinal headache for a week afterwards. The 2nd was like a dream...i got to the hospital 6cm and in labor but not having any pain yet...got the epidural...never felt any pain of labor. A 'walking epidural' wears off during pushing but the regular is a constant flow of meds so you only feel pressure not pain.

anxiousmothertobe - 723 days ago.
Megan20 this is from what I've read regarding epidurals rather my own experience since this is my first pregnancy. I've read that it really depends on how long you're in labor before the medication wears off.

anxiousmothertobe - 723 days ago.
I have read a lot of different articles regarding both the advantages and disadvantages in taking an epidural. I hope that I can do this naturally without any type of medication. Lool all I have to do I hope is just make believe that we're back a couple hundred years ago before they even thought of making any pain medications. However, I' m 29 weeks and this is my first pregnancy so I don't know what to expect. Anyone have any advise. Thanks.

Megan20 - 920 days ago.
ok so i have a question about epidural hopefully someone will know. Does the epidural jsut give you releif during ocntractions but not the actualy birth? like to they lower the medication so that you can feel more? My friend had an epidural but it only took to half of her body so they had to do another one and byu the tim eshe had to push she didnt feel one thing cus she had 2 and the medication lasted for like 8 hrs after birth. i am just curious bcus if the epidural does wear off at the very end then i think i might just try to suck it up and get through the contractions. lol

Lilmissesmum- - 937 days ago.
sydbabe I know where an epi goes I have also had one and I was referring to the lower part of the back like 4 to 5 inches up pretty sure they don't put an epi in that low.

Bri - 937 days ago.
My mom also had problems with hers. She hasn't had the same back since. It's really sad the pain that she goes through. Before my parents split she tried to learn to golf cause it's my Dad's favorite sport. Her back couldn't handle it. It all started after she had an epi. My oldest sister had problems getting hers as well. They couldn't get the needle in between the spaces between the vertebrate. I understand why women want one but I recommend going without it if you can. It also can delay childbirth and slow the process. Also, I've heard and read of interferring in breastfeeding. Since I'm a total avocate of breastfeeding and self weaning I would stay away from it for that reason alone.

sydbabe - 937 days ago.
Just to comment on YoungMum. The epidural goes in the lower part of your back between the vertibraes. I know this because i had it with both of my children. And now have severe back pain when holding my children. I also have permanent swelling just above my tailbone. But regardless, a tattoo will NOT affect an epidural.

Lilmissesmum- - 937 days ago.
DJ I don't see how that is going to be an issue for an epi, the epi goes in the middle of your back not the lower half seems a bit weird to me have you checked with your doctor.

DJs Girl - 938 days ago.
Ok here's a question. I have a lower back tattoo. It's not the big. It's from the crack of my bum till about 4 or 5 inches up. I have heard that I wouldn't be able to have an Epidural and I have also heard that I can. I really want an epidural, no way I can do it naturally. I got this tattoo when I was 19 and kinda regret it but can't do anything about it now. What do you ladies think?

boady - 947 days ago.
if you get the episiotomy, they sometimes will freeze that area just before they cut. Besides you will be in so much pain you won't even notice that. I've done both with and witout drugs, having an epi was for me that's fore sure. The side effects you are talking about are very rare, I would suggest you do lots of research before you decide to not have an epi. I don't know how it works in the US but in Canada before we go into the hospital we sign all sorts of documents and one is for the epi if by chance you decide to have one at least your ready to get it. Some people think it's the best way to go natural without pain meds. Normally it is the first child too. For some reason women think.. no way am i going to have pain meds I can handle it. Unless you tolerance for pain if really high or you have a very fast delivery it is a pain like you've never felt before.. don't want to surgar coat having a baby doesn't make sense to do that. I've done it 3 times like I said epi was for me. But I realize that people need to do what makes them compfortable. You will know as you go through it what to do.. Don't feel bad if you decide to take any thing to help you deal with the pain.

Megan20 - 947 days ago.
i really dont want to have pain medications cus i dont want my baby to come out high or anything, and i would prefer not to have an epidural because i know there can sometimes be bad side effects from it, or it may only take to one side of ur body or other issues. I WANT to do natural... its my first baby, so i dont know whats going to happen, im not the kinda person who takes medicine for pain or anything so i can see myself saying no to epidural, but i just dont know if i will be able to do it naturally, i am plannign on doing prenatal classes so hopefully they will help. i do have a QUESTION: if you DO go natural, and you need an episiotomy, can you feel the incision beign made? I am nervous about the pain and how i am going to deal with it.

LittleLayla - 1045 days ago.
I was just reading all the comments here and wanted to share my positive experience with pain relief for birth. I knew from the get go I would want an epidural. I read everything I could get my hands on about it , listened to every personal experience of those who got one, and watched every TLC episode of a baby story or any other labor show on t.v. about it. I read positive and negative things about it. Some said the needle hurt so bad, some said it wouldn't work or that it wore off to quickly. And some loved it. I decided I did not want to be so tired from pushing that I could not enjoy the labor, or so stressed from the pain that I wouldn't appreciate the experience.(Lots of women don't feel tired or stressed from the pain they feel great, but I did not want to chance it being that it was my first birth. ) I was warned by those who NEVER had an epidural that it would drug the baby and the baby would come out groggy. Or why would you want a needle in your spine! (FYI The needle goes in the membrane above or between the spine the 'Epidural space' not in your spine.) When my time came and I got one I never even felt the needle go in. Some say it feels like a bee sting though. I thought to myself bee sting or watermelon squeezing out a small hole? I chanced the bee sting and got lucky!. When my daughter was born ( I only took maybe 20 min of pushing ) she came out screaming and wide awake with her eyes wide open! She was so pink and perfect, very very alert! The epidural did not slow down my labor process and it never wore off and best of all I felt no pain what so ever! I could feel her come out but it was painless and awesome! I will definitely get another one! But, with that said, EVERYONE is different ! My experience was so positive I wanted to do it all over again I enjoyed laboring so much because of it. Lots of my friends went natural and loved it! So ladies read up on this subject and you will make the right decision for yourself!

aprilraine - 1148 days ago.
I had back labour with my last pregnancy, I wanted to go all natural, but the nurses kept trying to get me to have an epidural, so after them bugging me with other things I said fine to the demerol. NEVER AGAIN. All it did was make me high and I threw up for the full 3 hours it lasted, it did nothing for the pain. Thank god it wore off before I had to start pushing. I am 24 weeks with my second and am going all natural this time around.

pregnantladi - 1149 days ago.
Hi Ladies,Im rather late in this conversation!! I have a child and am 19 weeks pregnant with my second. I was very lucky with my first child and the labour only lasted for 9 hours! My only forms of pain relief were Gas n Air and the Tenns machine which i found very helpful and relaxing almost at the begining. I am so glad that i didn't have any form of drugs as i was fully alert afterwards and was able to enjoy my new baby straight away.

kayp - 1167 days ago.
FYI get the epidural!!!

Aussiemumma - 1168 days ago.
Hi all just wanted to let you girls know my personal experience with Morphine during childbirth and the reasons why I'd NEVER use it again. 1. My son wasn't breathing at birth and had to go to the intensive care unit for 2 days. 2. It did nothing for the pain at all!! 3. It made me feel drowsy and tired and 4. The needle was massive and it hurt!!!! Let me say I know some people have a good experience with Opiates (Pethidine, Morphine) but I wanted to let you know what CAN happen if it doesn't work out. It was pretty scary in the delivery room when 3 doctors rushed in to resuscitate my baby. I know it wasn't the Midwives fault because she had no idea that I'd dilate so quickly but I guess thats the thing about childbirth, it's very unpredictable! I am currently 11 weeks pregnant with my second child now and I have booked into the birth center where I will use natural methods to help ease the pain this time.

SupermomPj - 1185 days ago.
this is my fourth child and i am highly considering going natural. has anyone went natural with back labor?

mother of one - 1190 days ago.
I'm due in 8 days and I was wondering what pain meds have worked for you ladies (I know that just bc it worked for you doesnt mean it'll work for me) but which pain medication do you recommend? I DONT want an edpidural. I've heard that Demerol or Stabol (I think thats how you spell it)work but they make you tired and when you push the pushes are weak bc you dont have much engery. I want something that'll take the pain away or minumize the pain and still have me alert and able to push. Thurs I have a doc appt, I'll talk to her about my options but I just want to hear from you ladies personal experiences. Thanks!