I want to "TRY" to deliver naturally without any pain medication but I do not know if I would be able to handle it and I am trying to get different views. I know that everyone's pain tolerance is different and I will only know myself when "I" go through it, but it never hurts to get ideas. Thank you... =)
2006-11-24 07:11:34 · 21 answers · asked by Snowwhite 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
DON'T DO IT!!!! I HAVE NEVER BEEN SUICIDAL IN MY LIFE BUT NO PAIN KILLERS GIVING BIRTH MADE ME HOLD MY BREATH AND TRY TO DIE. THE PAIN IS UNBELIEVABLE AND I'M SO NOT A WUSS.
This is added later.... I saw some of the answers...and if you go through with this you will soooooooooo remember this advice/opinion i gave you..believe me... you will remember.... it's something you would think a human is not capable of/or living through. I have 2 children the 2nd was so easy....painkillers r a VERY good thing! SOOOO PAINFULL!!! .DON'T DO IT!!!
2006-11-24 07:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by jenny 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe there are many things involved with a decision to "do" epidoral or not. I was already into labor when I arrived at the hospital and not in very much pain, just some pressure and discomfort - understand that I was 33 years of age! Also, had not worked in several months and basically took it easy with the exception of walking and sex. (yes, those hormones can rage greatly to the satisfaction of your husband!) Additionally, by the time I got there (6:30) and they prepped me - with an epidoral, my daughter came into the world at 7:46. That's not a long labor for delivering a first (and last) baby. However, if I had to do it again - I would not. The drug had every negative effects upon my physical body - my knees were weak a year after! I had constant headaches and during the birth - I could swear I was tripping on LSD - I saw stars, rainbows, colors moving in and out - I was a mess. The only thing I did was perform as they told me - I pushed when they said push- I could feel the pressure, but I really didn't feel I was as much an active participant as I wanted to be. Later, when they laid that lovely baby on my chest - I could feel them working below and I was so very irrated and wanted them to stop and remove this weight from my chest. At least an hour passed before I was clear in my thinking and was able to grasp that I had a new life. After that , it was all uphill - but I would never go through that again. I think I'd rather just deal with it - in fact, I'd probably go with the water birth method - I have heard so many excellent things about it! I wish you the best whatever your decision. This is an exciting and happy time in your life. I would like to do it again - even at 53!
2006-11-24 15:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had three without an epidural and I will be trying to have this one without it.
All you can do is try. If you aren't able to and end up with the epidurala, don't let anyone tell you that you failed. Birth is a painful process and you're right when you say that everyone's pain tolerance is different. It's also different in each pregnancy. If you have an epidural with this birth, it doesn't automatically mean you have to have one with every pregnancy.
Good luck and best wishes
2006-11-24 15:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by kara3967 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did BUT my son was born to early at 21 weeks and 3 days. Until its time to push nothing hurts but the contractions and there are other meds you can take for pain. Even then they give you so much that you can "sleep" between contractions. I didn't tell them when I was ready to push because I didn't want them messing with me or baby....when he was ready to come he came without much pushing on my part. (I'm sure a bigger baby will be different) But if you set your mind to it you can do anything! Once the contractions get to the worst part....nothing matters anyway......I cussed in front of a priest =( You just block everything out and go with the flow and anytime you need something for pain they gladly give you more!
Good luck Hun!
2006-11-24 15:21:04 · answer #4 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I delivered twice without epidurals, and my last I had no choice, I could not tolorate the pain he was in the wrong position for birth and my back felt like breaking,
Labor is painful, but it is how you find a way to relax in the situation, breathing helps give you oxygen to your muscles which allows them to relax.
Now here's the key. Dont be affraid of horror stories about the epidural. We all have them. you want to know why, because while recieving them us woman are in such immense pain we assosciate negative feelings with that concidering our physical position at time.
Heres the truth. they can help a temendous deal, there is no shame in recieving medication to aviod serious serious amount of pain, and you can calmly enjoy your birth because your pain is controled.
I went in with the4 additude, I am going to try to tolorate as long as I can, I had great support, and when it was too much and no getting threw it, I would call for help. I did it 2 x's outta 3.
I wish you luck.
2006-11-24 15:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you truly want to go though childbirth without an epidural you will have to start planning ahead. I suggest you start Lamas and have a strong coach. Make sure your coach is aware that you wish not to have one. Stay as active as you can and that your doctor will allow. This makes labor less intense. Which will give you a better chance with the pain and all.
Now most importantly, don't put to much pressure on yourself. Childbirth IS painful and you may not be able to make it through... Don't feel bad if your human like the rest of us. =)
2006-11-24 15:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Nickie N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter without an epidural, my son with. I'm planning on going natural for this one, as well.
When I went into labor with my daughter, I wanted to go drug free. I figured I'd wait until it was "unbearable" and get drugs if I had to. By the time it really hurt, I was already pushing....and it was over with in less than half an hour.
It hurts.....but I don't believe its too much to handle. Women gave birth for thousands of years with no drugs.
BTW....I chose to go without an epidural with my daughter because my son was born very sluggish from mine. I also hated the fact I was numb from the waist down, had to have a catheter, and was hooked up to an IV and continous monitoring (all standard) I also had a raging headache, and backpain for what seemed like forever.
Good luck with whatever you choose!
2006-11-24 15:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by soleilshewitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for it. How do you think women delievered babies way back? If you can get through it without the epidural, then more power to ya. I am going to get an one because I am 5'3, my hubby is 6'2 and they already told me our daughter is pretty big. Don't feel bad if you need it though, some people just handle pain better than others. Good luck!
2006-11-24 15:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one child without it, and only had 10 hours of labor and 1 hour of pushing. The dr said that that was faster than the average first time, he said sometimes getting an epi slows the pushing process down since you can't always feel everything correctly. I would suggest taking lamaze classes. They may seem stupid but I took them and I also had a doula and I can't believe how much the stuff helped.
2006-11-24 16:04:05 · answer #9 · answered by flaminfortune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I delivered four kids without an epidural, one of those without any pain meds what so ever because she came faster then we could get ready for...LOL. Not having an epidural doesn't mean not getting any meds at all. With my first three kids I had Demerol, and while it didn't completely take the pain away, it took the worst of it so that I could handle the rest of the pain. Good Luck to you.
2006-11-24 15:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by kim h 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋