Im 7 month pregnant and I've started freaking out about labour...?

Question

...can anyone tell me the details of their labour and if it hurt as much as people say it does etc...
thanks, any sensible answers appreciated

people have said about an epidural...how much do it releive the pain ? (dont know if that makes sense)

sorry i ment does

oh ye.. i had this weird dream last night. it was back when i was 13 and i was pregnant for some reason. i got rushed inot hospital because i was going into labour. i was pushing for hours and my waters hadn't even broke! but i had the baby and the baby was born with all the jelly stuff still round it ( sorry, ive forgot the name of the jely stuff ) i woke up and started wondering if that could happe. i know the answers more than likely going to be no! but lots of these sort of things have got me scared in the past few weeks. lol

Answer 1

at 20 past 2 in the afternoon 4 of january my baby was born, after a 1 hour and a halfs labouring only had diamorphine and gas and air , i had him standing up also. i am happy to say that i did not have stiches!! though i must say that i have been named a deranged cow lol by my husband because of the way i screamed , if you have diamorphine then make sure you have a sick bowl ready it does make you sick...if you have an epidural it numbs you down below however you are not as mobile as you would be without it.

i would not say that labour is painful but it is not pleasant either , i am biased when it comes to pain and labour it hurts but it is well worth it, every person takes pain differently so to tell you it was painful or not painful would not be of any help directly to you since your view and everyone elses views differ, but as you are asking a range of people you may find a wider variety that may give you a glimpse of what labour can be like .

it is normal to be afraid...by god i was afraid and that was my second labour! but when you finally labour and have the baby it is all a new ball game you do not forget the pain..well sometimes you do... but the reward at the end of it all is worth enough to take on any pain. good luck and i hope your labour goes smoothly.

Answer 2

My twins are now 11 year old, but I'm sure it hasn't changed that much! I had a fantastic delivery! I had an epidural, no pain, but could feel things, (like having a filling at the dentist, everyone's frightened but it never hurts). The baby has to come out so don't spent the next 2 month worring about it - it might be the best experience you ever have! If it was as bad as some people say there would be a lot of kids with no brother or sisters.
Hope all goes well!
Alison

Answer 3

Its normal to freak out but try not to!! I wont lie its hard and painful but so worth it!! I have had 2 children already and am now pregnant with my 3rd!! I started with bad back ache both times then contractions started with the first baby i had backache all day then i felt his head engage then contractions started and i still wasn't sure if it was the real thing! Second time I had back ache then contractions no stitches and an altogether easier labour. Theres always pain relief - I had an epidural both times and thought it was a god send other than the numbness after but thats worth it for all the relief it gives. I felt contented and even slept a bit - everyone is different so try looking at different methods and see what you think - gas and air is good through the contractions but can make you feel sick if you have lot! Hope you find the one thats right for you and good luck!!

Answer 4

Labour starts of as mild period pain. By the time it starts to get quite painful you will be use to it. Also, you will be pain free between contractions, unlike periods which can be a constant pain. I have had two children and am now 39 weeks with my third. I had pethadine with my first child which was very helpful and no pain relief with my second. Also the second stage of labour (the pushing bit) the pain goes away and an overwhelming feeling to push (like going to the toilet) starts, this was the best bit for me. I listened to what the midwife said and needed no stiches with either babies. My friends had epidurals and they all said that the pain completly disappears, however thay had problems pushing and were all cut and had intervention to get their babies out. Good luck and it is not as bad as people say.

Answer 5

Just remember it's your pregnancy and no one else can tell you how you are suppose to feel. Chill and let it happen but don't let anyone pressurise you into doing anything you do or don't want to do. If you want gas, have it, if you want an epidural, that's fine or if you just want to sing "If you're happy and you know it clap your hands" that's cool too!
Don't freak cause a little pain or not, it will be one of the best days in your life. Oh ya, Good luck.

p.s Epidurals are brill if given at the right time. I said I was going to have nothing, but I soon changed my mind and had an epidural and it felt more like an ache than a pain. I'd definately have it again.

Answer 6

Giving birth does hurt, although, the level of pain and duration of labour and birth varies from woman to woman. An epidural will numb the pain somewhat. However, once the baby is born you'll forget all about it.
You could try to get the doctor to give you a c-section, like Posh, but that's just the wimpy way out and the whole experience will not be the same. Although, the doctor will give you a c-section if he deems it necessary.

Answer 7

Well if the truth be told....it does hurt but in my honest opinion not so much that its unbearable. Naturally at the time its really not very pleasent but as soon as someone hands you that baby you do truly forget about all the pain...and lets face it if it was that BAD us women wouldnt go on to have two,three or four kids would we? I just had gas and air and found that was enough. A lot of my friends who have had epidurals have complained of backache years later so I personally would avoid it but having said that its a very personal choice. The other downside to epidurals is that they obviously numb you so when its time to push you are more likely to tear if you have had one. If you can feel the pushing you are more in control. Whatever you decide im sure will be right for you but remember that ultimately your body was designed to give birth and never doubt your own ability to come through it all just fine. Goodluck hun!!!!!

Answer 8

Well I have to say that it was more painful than I imagined, yet I think the pain was related to how out of control I felt at the time. I panicked and had pethidine, which made it worse. I think if I was to have prepared better and practised breathing excercises then the pain would have been manageable.
It just feels like preiod pains that get worse and worse, but they only last for a minute and you have breaks in between so it's not that bad. When the pain is coming constantly and you are sure that you cant do it anymore you wont have to because that is the transitional phase and means that your baby is coming very soon.

Answer 9

I think we all freak out with a first pregnancy, I had a panic attack in my last week before before going in to labour.
I'd be telling massive lies if I said it's a breeze & was painless.
I was told it compared to getting a melon out of the size of a lemon!!! - did I get scared then.
The best thing to do is to try not to freak out, it will do you no good at all.
A good way I coped was to think of all the millions of women who'd gone through this before I did, without the use of painkillers/midwives etc - they coped & so will you love.
Remember it's probably going to be the hardest work you'll ever do in your life, well until your next baby(why elso would they call it labour) but think it'll be the best reward afterwards.
I can honestly say that yes it hurts, but you'll be given enough painkillers to lessen the pain, they'll try & make you more comfortable, they'll tell you every stage you're at & which type of breathing to do - I never went to the classes & that was a big worry for me, but some sort of instinct kicks in & you're fine with the breathing.
Then once you're in your final stages & your baby is ready to be pushed into the world, you'll automatically forget the pain & you'll be overcome by the sense of so much love for your baby.
Think of it this way, if it was so awful & unbearable we all probably wouldn't be here now would we?

Answer 10

I know the feeling. My labor was only about five hours from the time my water broke until my baby was born. I had an epidural and some other stuff, so I didn't feel a darn thing. Having a baby vaginally sort of feels like you are having a big bowel movement. You will feel like you are pooing. Personally, I think people tend to over dramatize labor and delivery---except for those who are in labor for days. Just relax. It's not as bad as it may seem.