Just wondering....but do epidural's really work?? Ok I have NO pain tolerance...dont know why...guess I just wasnt blessed with it...so I am really not looking forward to labor..(I have HORRIBLE period cramps normally...the kind that would make ppl. WITH pain tolerance hurt..the doc. said it was cuz I have a tilted backwards uterus) but anyhoo...Does epidural's really work wonders or is it just something to knock the pain off..and I know you guys arent doctors or anything but with my uterus being tilted backwards is it safe to deliver....or will I most likely have a C-section?? Thanks in advance...and NO not nice answers..they upset me. Thanks again.
2006-09-30 18:25:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
read all the way through..and answer ALL the questions lol...there is like three...thanks again guys.
2006-09-30 18:29:55 · update #1
Yes! I had an epidural with all 3 of my kids. It worked wonders for me. Instant relief. My contractions were really intense. Best thing ever invented. lol With my last two boys I was numb of course, but more on one side than the other. If you have an anesthesiologist who is GREAT than no worries. It does hurt a little when they put it in. I asked that it go in before contractions were VERY intense. You have to tilt your back pretty far and it is hard to stay still when your in immense pain! It is worth it! It is supposed to numb you from waist down though sometimes only parts of you are numb it affects everybody differently. I got a little button to push when I needed/wanted it. I remember a cold sensation on my back when I pushed it. Depending on the amount you have in you might feel contractions which is a good thing helps you with pushing. Congratulations and GOOD LUCK with delivery.
Hope this helps you. Enjoy your bundle of joy. They grow up way to fast. My youngest is seven months already and it seems like yesterday I was in hospital having him. My oldest is about to turn four. Time flies when your having fun!
Check out the site below on the tilted uterus to put your mind at ease. It is safe to deliver.
2006-09-30 19:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by kittina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, epidurals really work. They numb you from the rib cage down. You don't feel the contractions at all, just pressure. I've had three, including with C-sections. The only problem is that they sometimes slow down labor, too, after which they have to let it wear off, and sometimes have to do a c-section (that's what happened to me the first time). Talk to your OB doctor about whether or not you can deliver vaginally with a tilted uterus. They can tell you exactly what to expect!
I did see a site with a comment about a backward-tilted uterus and pregnancy:
"How can a tipped uterus affect my pregnancy?"
"Usually between the 10th -12th week of pregnancy, your uterus will no longer be tipped or "backwards." This should cause no difficulty for the pregnancy or for labor and birth. If the uterus does not move into a "middle" position, miscarriage can occur, but this is very rare."
It also has more information about tilted uterus and problem that might result from one.
2006-09-30 18:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Epi's are hit or miss. Sometimes they just dont work. I went natural thanks to a back issue I have and honestly it hurt like hell, but I got through it just fine. AND I was induced! I believe a titled uterus can cause issues but not sure what they are. My advice for you is do some internet research. Try medical sites if possible they have the most accurate info. Epi's can cause issues with labor and delevery and also with the baby after birth, but not sure all the info as I had my son over a year ago and I forgot!
Try just going into it with an open mind and when the pain gets too intense if you arnt in transition then go ahead and get the Epi, if you are in transition then just forget it that baby will be there really quick and you might as well go all the way.
Good Luck.
2006-09-30 18:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by shannonlbuck 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes epidurals work. Sometimes women have complications with epidurals and can still feel some of the pain.
With my first epidural I didnt feel a thing, I couldnt move any party of my body.
With my second epidural, I didnt feel any pain but I could still move my legs and toes. I could actually feel my son being born with NO pain, it was the greatest.
I dont know anything about a tilted uterus.
2006-09-30 18:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with pain. My uterus was tilted backwards with two of my kids and I had them normal delivery. I just had twins 4 months ago and my uterus was backwards. I had to have a c-section only cause one of the twins was breech. But the epideral was great no pain. My uterus is still backwards but the doc says it is normal. So good luck on your birth. But talk to your doc about all your concerns.
2006-09-30 18:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by justdoinmyjob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a spinal (not an epidural..) when I had my c-section. I had no pain medication (don't ask me how I did it because I also have no pain tolerance) with my other 3, but with my spinal I can honestly say I did not feel ANYTHING. I hated that feeling! I felt like I couldn't breathe, I could not life my arms, nothing.
Now I was also told I had a tilted uterus when I was prego with baby number 1, but it must have tilted back to normal because it was fine after I had her, and I delivered her vaginally just fine. Good luck!
2006-09-30 18:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Epidurals work but, as with any drug, there are certain risks which you should talk to your doctor about. My sister had one and felt virtually nothing. On the other hand, my wife dilated so quickly that they didn't have time to give the epidural as there's only a certain window in which to give it.
Also, talk to your doctor about your delivery options. I suspect that if you haven't already, you'll soon begin seeing a doctor regularly for pre-natal care. I would suggest writing all your questions down on paper and taking them with you to your appointments. What often happens is that you have a question, but forget to ask. By writing it down you won't have that problem and all your concerns get addressed.
Good luck on your pregnancy and delivery! Our son will be 9 months on 10/6. It's a great experience.
2006-09-30 18:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by tonyend2001 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the epidural is wonderful, if you get it soon enough. i waited a little too long and by the time it had fully kicked in i was delivering my daughter. i don't know about the tilted uterus, you should ask your doc what he/she thinks. oh one more thing..do not get stadal (don't know if that's how you spell that) all it does is make you sleepy but does nothing for the pain.
2006-09-30 18:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by whosaidthat? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a retroverted (tipped) uterus, and did not have any epidurals. In fact, I had no pain medicine with any of my babies, and all were vaginal births.
My periods are often so painful that I have to just take sleeping pills to get through them. Go figure.
The difference between menstrual pain and labor pain is that when your period is finally over, you have laundry to do. Labor is intense, but it's shorter. And when it's over, you have a baby to love. And you totally forget the pain.
Your labor's pain will be directly related to how much you fret over it beforehand.
2006-09-30 18:45:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um with mine they made my fiance (now husband) go away the room. And I needed to hug a nurse that I did not recognise for alleviation. I wasn't too blissful approximately it. But oh good. Anyways via that factor I used to be in SOO so much to particularly think them striking the epidural in.But after supply which used to be at 12:24 they stated they could be in in a while to take away the catheter from my again. Well they did not come till approximately 6 within the morning. It used to be particularly uncomfortable. And after they took it out it harm worse, or I spotted the affliction extra in view that I wasnt in exertions anymore =D I consider the tremendous tape that's in your again is what harm while getting it eliminated. Overall it used to be satisfactory despite the fact that. I received my epidural at 6 cm's I consider, and forty five mins after that (which that entire time I used to be equipped to nap) I used to be nine a million/two and nearly competent to supply. I bear in mind my hubby calling my dad and mom, who had simply left for McDonalds, to hurry again otherwise they had been going to overlook supply! It appeared find it irresistible helped pace alongside my exertions, however it's going to have simply been accident!
2016-08-29 09:50:09 · answer #10 · answered by alienello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋