every night i keep on waking up atleast 4 to 5 times, this makes me very tired in the morning. i find sleeping quite uncormfortable.
can someone also explain to me what an epidural is and if it really works...thinking if getting it when my time comes?
2006-09-20 01:01:54 · 11 answers · asked by Louisa W 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had the same problem with sleeping...my doctor suggested trying a nice warm bath or cup of tea before going to bed. It helped some nights.
An epidural is when they insert a catheter into your back along the spine in order to numb the pain from the contractions. You will have the catheter sticking out of your back with tubing attatched, this is how they feed the medication in. It doesn't really hurt for them to do it just feels like a pinch when they put it in. Some people have real problems with epidurals if the doctor that is putting it in isn't experienced enough then they can put them in the wrong place or pinch a nerve when doing the procedure and it can cause severe headaches and alot of back pain. I had an epidural when I had both of my kids. The first one worked great...no problems. Then when I had the second one I ended up having headaches for 3 weeks and my back was very tender for a few months. But that is just my experience. Congratulations and Good Luck on whatever you decide.
2006-09-20 01:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the info so far is just about right except, not everyone has back problems associated with an epidural..they say you have back problems just by giving birth. Some very fortunate women don't experience back pain at all, with or without an epidural...lucky!! I've had a Spinal Tap to test fluid from my spine/brain and i've never experienced chronic back pain...and that's even worse than having an epidural! Good luck!
2006-09-20 01:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by Baby #2 On The Way! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not the only one with this problem. I'm at 5 weeks and I wake up at least 4-5 times a night. I've even tried not taking naps during the day but it just makes me more tired. I hope it will pass. Just hang in there
2006-09-20 02:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by Melba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem staying awake when I got pregnant. Could be you need to eat or use the bathroom.
Epidural is a shot/iv they put into your spine to reduce the feeling of contractions. I went natural with 3 babys, never thought of getting one. There are only certain points in labor that they will give it. They do have other less talked of methods to use that also lessen the pain from contractions.
In any event your doctor can help you come up with a birthing plan.
2006-09-20 01:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take tylenole pm, once you hit 12 weeks, you shouldnt take anything in your first trimester, less likely to have miscarraige and promblems with baby. tylenole is one of the few meds you can take while pregnant. if your problem persists diring your pregnancy you should talk to the dr and he may give you something to help, like ambien
epidural is a local anethesisa that goes into your back, it kinda hurts feels like a bee sting, but then you cannot feel the contractions, however in some cases the epidural doesnt work or only works on one side, and also everyone i know including me have back problems from it, like the back locks up after words anywhere from weeks to months and even years after the epi, so good luck on your descion
2006-09-20 01:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sista girl you can forget sleep now for the next 20yrs or until the child is out of the house and on its own. A epidural is a drug they give you during labor to ease your pain. Try to go it natural. Women have been giving birth since the beginning of time. Relax you'll be fine
2006-09-20 01:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by prizelady88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First,Yes I went threw both my pregs. with waking up all threw night,sometimes not being able to go back to sleep from 3-A.M.!But that is very common,Just try to take i hour nap in late afternoon!Now your answer to a epidural is a needle they stick in your back,{Spine}! I had it with both my children,it works GREAT! It numbs you from waste down and they usually give it to you when you have dialated about 4 Cenermeters! its awesome,Your Completely alert and you can watch everything and you don,t feel pain because youare numB!Good luck Sweety,I hope Iwas some Help to you!{I Know your first preg. is scarey,But trust me,Its all worth it when you see your Beatiful baby being Born And you,ll never forget it!} Hollywood!
2006-09-20 01:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about taking something for sleep. Insommnia is hormonal and i had it through my entire pregnancy.
The epi really does work - I did'nt feel a thing until it wore off and it was time to push. Talk to your doctor and take a birthing class so you have the info for all your decisions.
2006-09-20 01:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem during those times i mean up to 4 month i was restles my Dr.said it is normal and it is due to hormones.Til your body adjests to the new change it will be like that then after you start enjoying your pregnancy.Don't be worried.
2006-09-20 02:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by kidu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 5 weeks and Im finding it difficult as well. last few nights Ive been awake at 2.30am still, unable to shut down my mind and weeing what seems like every 10 minutes
2006-09-20 01:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by Serry's mum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋