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Ok I have some questions:1.If you get an epidural does it hurt,and after you have it will your back still hurt.
2.How long does the baby have to stay in the hospital after you conceived.
3.Is it good to breastfeed or get formula
4.When you are dialated and at the hospital will the doctor have to put their hands in your vagina,and will it hurt.
Sorry if this is long,I'm a first time mother,8 months pregnant and very scared,it's all hitting me now since I'm so close to my due date

Answer 1

I didn't get the epidural, but I did see the needle and it looks painful. they should go over all of that in Lamaze.

My experience I gave birth naturally they used a monitor attached to my tummy to track the baby they did have to break my water but the truth is once your contractions start you won't feel a thing except the contractions. The gave me a shot it was local so they could do the episiodemy I didn't even know he had a needle until I saw him holding it and by then he had already given me the shot. I didn't get the episeodomy but that prick was as hard to heal as the rest of me. They kept me and my daughter one night if every thing goes well that is the most you will have to stay.

breast milk is best for baby but some babies have problems digesting it. Try to breastfeed first if you can do that it would have the most benefits and not just nutritionally, experts say it helps mom and baby bond.

I did have a friend who got the epidural and her stories of recovery scared me... and that says a lot
it took her a month to heal it took me a week
7 days I was shopping and ridding on bumpy roads but I didn't just sit that first week I moved as much as I could ( that wasn't much)
if you want to talk about it you can email me

Answer 2

Hi, my daughter is two now - just turned two yesterday! But I remember everything like is WAS yesterday.

1) Getting the epideral is nothing compared to the horrible pain of childbirth. I was in labor for serisouly 24 hours - a whole freakin' day! I got the epideral towards the end of the labour because I was just so tired. I needed a rest. But the tiny bit of pain that you experience for just a second is nothing compared to the harrible pains of childbirth.

2) Do you mean how long after the baby is born? Well, it is usually about a day. I've heard of people getting relased after only 4 hours after giving birth. If I were you I would stay the whole two days they give you so that you can relax before you go home and the real hardship starts. Some hostpitals have the infant come back a couple days after the birth for a check-up on top of the baby's first doctors appt. when it is a week old.

3) I am all for breastfeeding. I breastfed my daughter for 16 months. It is really great for both mother and baby. If you nurse your baby soon after birth. Your body releases hormones that cause your uterus to shrink faster. Also, the first couple of days your body will rpoduce colostrum (yellowish thick milk), this is full of antiboties your new baby will need to fight off anything harmful now that it is in the real world. It also has extra calories - it's like a breast milk consintrate. Breastfeeding also burns extra calories and your baby fat. It's good for your baby because the longer you breastfeed the less litlky your child is of getting allergies, athsma, etc. Breast milk is the best milk. Your baby will use almost all of it. Breastfed babies typically don't even have poopy diepers. It's more of runny yellowish stuff - so less poopy messes!

4) When you are dialated at the mostpital and the doctor checks you - it's really not different than what they have been doing at your doctors visit. It's like an exam or something. No big deal. You'll just be so excited about meeting your new baby that you wont care that the doctor is feeling around in your vagina.

** I know there is a ton of mispelled words in here, The spell checker was having problems, sorry!!**

Answer 3

Ok 1. the epidural does not hurt. It actually makes you feel no pain its very relaxing. Your back does not hurt afterwards either.
2. the hospital stay depends on the baby and you. If you have to have a C-Section usually 3-4 days but if you go vaginal birth and the baby is fine than you will stay in over night. If the baby is preemie or underweight maybe a week.
3. Its good to breastfeed. Your breast milk has the best nutrients for the baby. I wont lie though I did both.
4. Yes the doctor does have to put his finger in you to find out how much you are dialated. I wouldnt say it hurts but its very uncomfortable and alot of pressure.

Its normal to be scared. Its okay about the questions because all first time moms get scared and you have a right to know. I was scared to I have one baby and I was kinda the same way.
Congrats and Good Luck.

Answer 4

Epidurals do not hurt. Baby will have to stay in the hospital 48-72 hours depending on how you deliver. It is better for the baby to breastfeed at least the first few weeks. It does hurt to be checked to see how far you have dialated, if you have not had your epidural. They will put like 2 fingers in your vagina not their whole hand. You will be o.k. It is so worth all the pain. You have every right to be scared this is a very important and scary thing in your life, but just remember you are strong and can handle it. The pain will be gone as soon it is over. Just look what you have to look forward to. Many years of joy with your precious little baby. Good luck. God bless you!!!!

Answer 5

:1.If you get an epidural does it hurt,and after you have it will your back still hurt.
When you recieve your epidural, it is when you are in labour, the epidural itself is a bit uncomfortable, however the benifits of the epidural is worth it.

2.How long does the baby have to stay in the hospital after you conceived. I assume you mean how long does the baby stay after it is born? That depends on how healthy you and your baby are, and what your hospital policy is. When you go for your tour of the labour and delivery rooms, you can ask then to get the real answer from your hospital.
3.Is it good to breastfeed or get formula.
Breast Milk is best for your baby, it provides everything that your baby will need for the first year of life, also the bond that it builds between you and your baby is amazing. However if you chose to bottle feed, there are good formulas out on the market to feed your baby.
4.When you are dialated and at the hospital will the doctor have to put their hands in your vagina,and will it hurt.
Not to scare you,
But Yes it hurts. I have had 3 babies, and everything about labour hurts. The doctors have to do that to see how far you have progressed in your labour. But remember, all that pain is worth it after you hold you new baby in your arms.
I know that you are scared, everyone is that has a baby it is all very normal. Remember that there are very good support groups to help you through this. And also remember that you are going to have a baby to love after everything that you have endured.

Answer 6

Relax, relax, relax. that's all I kept telling myself with my first. Here are my answers. I didn't have an epideral, I had a drug I can't remember what it was called dubain maybe, all I remember is that I called it Nopain. My nurse wanted to try everything possible for me not to have the epideral as long as I was comfortable. Which I was, I was at 4 centimeters when I went for a Drs visit.

I stayed in the hospital for two days. I was ready to get out. My babies had no complications, if they do it will be longer.

You need to decide now if you want to breastfeed. I had no desire to whatsoever. If you don't want to 100%, then it will never happen. i told my doctor beforehand because I wanted it on my chart. I didn't want to get harassed by the nurses. I had no problems at all. My babie (they're 5 and 3) have no allergies, are completely healthy, smart as whips.

In a few weeks, your doctor will start checking your cervix to see if you are starting to dialate. Usually at 38 weeks. I was 4 centimeters, so they sent me to the hospital. They broke my water there and the contractions started. The only way I can describe what it feels like is when you were a kid and you would be at the bottom of the pig pile, and you would try to get the kids off of you and they wouldn't move. it's that sensation, not matter where you go or how you move you still feel the pressure. You will have more hands in your vagina that day than you can imagine. Leave your dignity at the door. The nurses will check to see how far dialated you are, they doctor will check.

But remember, no matter what when you see that little one, everything you went through will be worth it. I wish you and your new family all the best. And remember, relax.

Answer 7

1. I have a fused spine, so an epidural hurt A LOT. Actually, I had electric shocks going down my hips into my right leg as where the anetheiologist was trying to put the needle in I have a huge seven inch scar. So, instead I was put under and had a c-section. It would have been ceserean anyway as my baby needed to come out NOW due to severe preeclampsia.

2. My baby was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for eight days due to being born six weeks early. She weighed 4lbs. 7oz.

3. Breastmilk is best, otherwise your pediatrician will recommend a formula for you to try. You may have to try several before you fight one that is easy for your baby to digest. I recommend Nestle Good Start with DHA and ARA (found in breastmilk). It really helped the occassional spit up and made my baby more content.

4. Yep, even if you have a c-section your doctor will make sure your dilating well and that you're fully dialated.

Yes, it's scary; however, you will hopefully have someone there to coach you through your fears...your husband, a boyfriend, a parent, etc. Hopefully, too, you can discuss some of these fears with your doctor prior to delivery. I am sure that they get questions like this ALL the time! I never experienced labor, but from what I hear get the epidural ASAP. Good Luck to you and Congrats!

Answer 8

1. the epidural is just like getting a shot in your back, just dont move or ya could be paralized, but the epidural is like omg if i didnt have it i would be screaming lol.

2. I was in the hospital for a week because i had a c section, normally your only in the hospital for a couple days, but being i had the c section i had to heal before i could leave and take my baby home. also if your baby has any type of complications they may want to keep the baby in the hospital for a little while longer.

3. Ive always been told that you are suppose to breastfeed the baby to make them smarter or something, but honestly i didnt breastfeed. formula worked just as well for me it was more convenient because his father took him every weekend. besides that i was on medication that went to the breast milk so i wasnt able to breastfeed. but basically that ones all up to you.

4. yeah they did put there hands up in me to see how far along i was dialated. they did this every once and a while, but it didnt really hurt.

i guess i was lucky in a way to have a c section, because after i hit 6 cm dialation, i had to be put into emergency c section surgury cause i have a flat pelvix and cant deliver naturally, plus he was 8 lbs 14.9 ounces.

Good luck :) and Best wishes :)

Answer 9

First of all, Congratulations!! All first time moms and even second and third time moms get nervous and have a lot of questions.
I had an epidural with both of mine- it can be uncomfortable but it generally does not hurt. There are two ways that they administer it, lying on your side and sitting up- if you can ask them to do it sitting up , for me and many I have asked this way is a lot more comfortable.

The baby and mommy are usually released together after two or three days. My second stayed in two extra days because she need to stay under an ultraviolet light - it was no big deal- hard to leave her but she was under good care and I came in to feed her and she was fine.

The doctor does have to use his or her fingers to check your dialation, it is not any different than a regular OB /GYN exam

If possible breastfeed- do it exclusively for at least a year if you can handle it- there is sooooo much information out there about how much healthier it is to breastfeed and waiting until 1 year to feed solid foods of any kind- you will have less trouble with food allergies and he will build a better immunity- feel free to email me or look into more information about avoiding immunizations also

I pray that all goes well for you and your baby! what a joy!!
God Bless you!

Answer 10

Congrats first of all.
1) Epidural only hurts initially. Generally a good anesthesiologist will put lido cane in the needle to deaden the entry of the needle. After wards your back should not hurt. Note I "should not". There are rare...very rare....cases that the back hurts after wards.
2) Conceived? I think you meant deliver. Generally after natural delivery you stay about 2-3 days. With a C-section maybe a little longer. General rule of thumb is after your first bowel movement and all other health issues stable.
3) Breastfeeding is always best. The colostrum the baby receives at the first is the antibodies it needs. However, there is nothing wrong with formula feeding. You should discuss this with your OB and the Pediatrician.
4) The Dr will feel for dilation. The "hand" will not go in your vaginal area...just a finger or two. It won't hurt any worse than giving birth. Little pressure and feels like a pelvic exam.
Now relax and enjoy your new little bundle of joy.
Feel free to email me with any additional questions and a wonderful book to read and keep is "What to expect when you are expecting" and "What to expect in the first year".
Good luck and God Bless.