2007-01-01 21:06:11 · 10 answers · asked by Themby 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It's great stuff but just dont depend on it, i would'nt even let go of the gas mask when i had my 1st, i was talking like Barry White and thats about two octaves below my normal tone. was still pretty funny though!
I say to you just have some gas for relief but truely TRY and do it as natural as possible for as long as YOU can possibly bare, coz when u look at the final outcome in the end it's all only just a few hours out of 1 day to introduce this pure little gift that you created.
all the pain is worth it and best of all FORGOTTEN once u deliver,so the pain cant be that bad if we all go back for more, trust me i'm about to deliver for the 3rd time at any time now and i'm more excited about the delivery than i have been about this whole pregnancy!
Goodluck it's all just fear of the unknown
p.s handy hint... u know that the gas machine is working when u hear little beads fluttering up and down in the monitor. if u dont hear em then breathe in harder...lol
once again goodluck to you and ur family on this joyous up and coming event
2007-01-01 21:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Spanky the monkey !!! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are plenty of other options when it comes to pain relief during childbirth. I encourage you to seek out as much information as possible. There is nothing wrong with feeling like you need an epidural, but exploring other options is great too. There will be women that say "take the epidural, you'll thank me later," but one woman's experience may not be the same for someone else. My epidural experience was horrible. The inexperience anethetiologist ended up giving me a wet tap (drained my spinal fluid) which led to a spinal headache (that pain was so intense and lasted a couple days) and other complications. I wish I had educated myself more on the risks involved. This time, I'm using the hypnobirthing method. I've done quite a bit of research on it and it seems like the right option for me. It utilizes relaxation, breathing and self-hypnosis for a pleasant birthing experience. Now, that's only one option, there are plenty of others and hopefully you'll get some more good advice on it. Best of luck.
2016-05-23 05:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas is not a pain relief drug, in that it does not take away any of your percieved pain; what it does is give you a buzz that changes your thinking about the pain you are experiencing.
The pain is still there but you are on a high so you tend to not focus on it.
There are down sides to it, many women find they get nausaus using it, and realise that they are able to work through a contraction better without it. What the gas can do is give you a focus point, redirects your attention to be concerend with your breath rather than your contraction, but there a better ways more natural and gentle methods that you can learn to achieve the same result and not feel nauseas.
Have you heard about Doula's. They are women who support you during your pregnancy and through your labor they are there to guide you support you and help you achieve what it is you want during your birth.
congratulations and best wishes for your journey as a new mother to be
2007-01-01 21:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried gas during my second pregnancy and I didn't like it. It made me feel light headed and not in control of the situation - which I didn't like. I had pethedine, but it didn't really make much of a difference either.
Epidural was great, but needs time to be done and kick in - had it for my first pregnancy !
Discuss with your doctor and/or midwives about the forms of pain relief available to you. Make a decision about which method you would like to use - however, be flexible.
Depending on your situation, the epidural may not be administered quick enough (ie you dilate quickly) or you find that the gas works well for you.
2007-01-01 23:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by midnight_lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women get an epidural which allows them to be awake and able to help push while taking the edge off the pain. The only time I've seem general anesthesia used in delivery was during a C-section.
Recovery from the C-section incision is more painful than that of the perineums of moms who deliver vaginally.
Epidural anesthesia can provide a great deal of pain relief.
Please ask you OB about your options to alleviate your understandable fear of pain.
2007-01-01 21:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Gillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the gas for 3 contractions. it made me feel like i was on e's, i was spinning out, yet the pain was still there. i ended up having a natural drug free birth.
overall it wasnt that bad. just see how the birth is first. maybe you wont need drugs, and remember the epidural will slow down the labour, and increse your risk of tearing.
2007-01-01 21:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by huney_mumi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used gas for my first child birth, and didnt find it to be that helpful. I think it kind of just helps to take your mind off the pain, rather than actually taking the pain away.
Every person is different though, and so is every delivery. Do as much research as you can, talk to your doctor or midwife and leave your options open, its your body!
2007-01-01 21:21:02 · answer #7 · answered by stabra 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont you think you should ask this Question to your Doc.? Pls ask your doc b'cos he is the one know your condtion and can advise the right method (is good for you) to less your pain.
2007-01-01 21:11:40 · answer #8 · answered by Rajkumar Sg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had the gas and air and i threw up everywhere.. if you dont like feeling really drunk then please do not have the gas and air... it makes you feel dizzy..
have you ever got really drunk and lay down and the room has spun... cos thats how it makes you feel..
2007-01-01 21:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by sxe_gal_y2k3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not done in the US.
2007-01-01 21:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by michalakd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋