has anyone had this before and does it help the next day to walk after you have had a c-section.
2007-03-06 09:00:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
They won't do a walking epidural if you are having a section. They will either do a spinal or an epidural. They are different things. A spinal actually goes into the spinal space, numbs more effectively and can last longer then an epidural. An epidural is put in the epidural space, not in the spinal space, so you can have differing effects from an epidural. If I was getting a section, I would ask for a spinal. There are more risks with a spinal then with an epidural, but not much more. There are more chance of headaches after wards, and more back pain in certain women, but if you want to be awake and totally numb, a spinal is the way to go. An epidural can be as effective as a spinal if more medication is given in the initial injection.
A walking epidural is when you can still feel your legs to walk. It doesn't numb the pain as well, and it's possible it will wear off before labor is over. They won't do a walking epidural for a section. There are too many variables to do it.
2007-03-06 09:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "walking epidural" simply uses a different mix of lower dose drugs than a traditional one. The benefit of a walking epidural is that it does not lessen the sensation of contractions and that you can get up and walk if you want. It has nothing to do with being able to walk the next day and has nothing to do with a c-section. For a c-section you are likely to be given a spinal block or other form of major meds. C-sections are serious business and require a lot of recovery time.
2007-03-06 17:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about the walking epidural. I do know that it is best to walk as soon as possible after a section. It prevents painful gas buildup and encourages recovery. Best of luck.
2007-03-06 17:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CSE I for one would not have a baby without one. Never did the c-section thing but vividly remember two thing from my girlfriends. Her walking and hugging a pillow. It is possible to do both at the same time.
2007-03-06 17:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by NakasEvilTwin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋