What is a C-Section and epidural like?

Question

I always think about C-Sections and they seem so scary! I have a huge panic disorder and even the epidural sounds scary to me! What do they both feel like? Is it something I am possibly going to have a huge panic attack during or does it sort of calm you down? The though of not feeling my whole body scares me!!!

Answer 1

They can be a bit scary. I had three C-sections with epidurals, so I'm not sure how an epidural with a normal birth feels, but I know it's different because they use more medicine with a C-section.

An epidural feels like a really big pinch in your back, the worst part about them is they make you really nauseas. If you get enough for a C-section you don't get your entire body numb, but it is from about the ribs down. You can feel some things, what I remember feeling in my C-sections was some pulling sensations and some pressure, but no pain. Both as you go numb and as you get feeling back you have tingling or tickleing feelings, like when your foot falls asleep.

My first was *really* scary because it was an emergancy, but the other 2 weren't so bad. I knew what to expect. Really though, I was so worried about the baby I didn't have the energy to worry enough about myself to get into panic attack mode. If it comes down to it and you end up with one, just focus on your baby, you'll be fine.

Answer 2

I delivered my son 7yrs ago and after the active labor for about 12hrs i didnt dilate more than 4cms and they had to do an emergency C-Section as the baby was in distress. Whoa what a relief it was... after all the contractions! I tolerate pains so i relaxed and took a deep breath and closed my eyes and let it happen when they gave me the epidural. I dont remember if they gave me some injection before the epidural.. but trust me, the epidural pain was far far better for me when compared to the contractions. And within a few mins i was all numb and they started with the surgery. The main thing i liked about the epidural was that i was able to see the baby as soon as the baby was born. I could kiss him and smell him. :-) I didnt wish to be drowsy and sleeping while the baby was born and to be the last one to see the baby. Now i am pregnant again and my C-Section is scheduled during the last week of January 08. I dont know if they will give me an epidural this time. But my choice would definitely be an epidural. Dont worry sweetie... you will be alright and since its going to be a planned C-Section, you will be more brave and well prepared mentally. Trust me...its better than rushing for an emergency C-Section. Dont forget to wear a smile and tell yourself that its all worth it as youre going to hold your bundle of joy just after the pains. Keep smiling and stay cheerful... Trust me... your fears will vanish. Ur fears will not even dare to bother you. It helps :-) Wishing you goodluck and may you have a smooth, safe and a peaceful delivery!!! :-)

Answer 3

I have had both types of births. A c-section w/ my twins and a vaginal birth w/ epidural with my son. The c-section was far worse, hearing the sucking, feeling the pulling, etc. I hated it. But that is my personal opinion. I am pregnant again and will be doing the vaginal delivery. Besides my husband put it: THE BABY IS SUPPOSED TO COME VIA VAGINAL DELIVERY
-Olivia aka ®andom Mommy

Answer 4

In my opinion the epideral is far worse than the c-section. I had to have a spinal for my c-section and that hurt worse than anything, the c-section isn't bad at all you have no feeling from your breasts down so you don't feel anything.

Answer 5

Honestly your in so much pain that you don't even feel the needle going into your back .. i was so scared to don't worry its bare able

Answer 6

Don't ask, its a simple answer, one is more painful than the other afterwards. Epidural WHOA!!!!!!