During delivery would you...?

Question

Would you take pain medications, or do they harm the baby? And also when you were pregnant did you say you didn't want anyone but your husband in the room when you went in the room to deliver, but when you were in labor did you change mind?

Answer 1

No one was in with me because i was airlifted to a university hospital one hour away from home so it took my husband and mom almost 2 hours to get there and they had done -done my c-section.
I was put to sleep at my own request but before i was knocked out they did give me painkillers. I wanted all the pain meds i could get, that pain is so unbearable

Answer 2

Yes I woud take pain meds, and I did. I had an epidural... it did not harm the baby and it made delivery enjoyable. I didn't want anyone but hubby (family is out of town anyway) and I did not change my mind during labor. My mom may be in town in time for this baby to be born, but even if she is, I'm not sure if she will actually be in the delivery room. My husband and I like the birth to be a private moment for us.

Answer 3

I would think of myself as a pretty strong woman( I mean I played softball in college) but there is nothing like the relief of an Epidural. I walked in the hospital both times at 6 cenemeters dialated and my first words to the nurse both times were "when can I get the epidural". Both times it was the greatest feeling of pain relief I could ever imagine. I highly recommend it to anyone onthe fence about it. I don't know how women do it 'natural' my hats off to you guys. The second time around I was 100% calm knowing that the epidural was coming. I delivered both kids without any pain and it is the only reason I am all for doing it again. Although the doctor never implied neither one of my kids latched on and I think that might of had something to do a little with the epidural. But I am a happy breast-pumping mom! Also I only wanted my husband in the delivery room with me but the second time I let my mom in last minute. It was worth it, she really appreciated it.

Answer 4

1st son--took pain meds (Nubane?) which didn't hurt the baby, but did allow me to relax during part of the labor--however, it wore off and ended up delivering my firstborn without any of its effects. (By then, it was too late for anything else.)
2nd son--took pain meds, but it didn't do anything but make me a little dizzy. Definitely didn't effect the baby--he came out healthy as could be and was very aware of his surroundings.
3rd child (daughter)--got an epideral and was able to laugh throughout most of the labor portion! No ill effects on the baby either, but was able to deliver without much pain.
Each person is different, each story will be different. My suggestion is that you take it as it comes--many women are able to go without anything, but you don't get "bonus" points for doing so... the end result is the same, you get a baby. If you're able to go without pain medication, then great. If not, then don't beat yourself over it.
For the second part--I thought I'd only want my husband in the room, but realized I wanted my mom too. I ended up being glad that she was there as well. (She and my husband took turns waiting with me so that the other could walk around or get stuff.)

Answer 5

With my first I went into the delivery room knowing I would get an epidural. It didn't harm him in any way. With my second I was going to try to go natural and not have any pain meds but I ended up having an emergency c-section even before I went into labor.

Answer 6

I did take meds ~ an epidural. Although I said I didn't want at first.....I was begging for it during labor! Also, yes I too said I only wanted my husband ~ and I did keep it that way. In hindsight, I REALLY wish (and could have used) my Mom in the room! Think of ALLLLL the women who use pain meds! If they were that much of a bad thing, so many women would not use them, especially if they harmed their babies. Good luck:)

Answer 7

Don't be afraid to go for the drugs. While some women are able to make it through delivery with no medication, all of our bodies are different and there is no shame or failure to ask for the pain meds. The baby will be fine and, in some cases, maybe even better if your pain is so bad that your stress levels rise enough for the baby to be under duress. My daughter ended up needing to be pulled out with suction & then my placenta didn't want to release from the uterine wall, so I was quite happy that I said OK, when I did.

Answer 8

When i was in labor with my second child i was induced and wanted to try with no drugs but the pain got to be unbearable so i got some morphine and all that did was make me thirsty and them i threw up all over the bed....Then i chickened out and got the epidural and there are no effects to the baby. As for having people in the room with me, i always knew that i wanted the father and my mom in the room with me and that was right as soon as i found out that we were pregnant. Having a little extra support never hurt...trust me you will need it

Answer 9

I had the intraveinious drugs during all of my labors (I refuse to get an epidural, needles do not belong that close to my spine!). I intend to have them again Monday (I'm being induced). All of my children were just fine. I have always wanted only my husband in the room with me, it is a VERY personal and special time. Not once have I changed my mind.

Answer 10

with my first i was given demerol to help relax me in between contractions and i hated it. all it did for me was make the room spin. after that the only pain medication i will allow is an epidural which is soooo wonderful. i only had my husband in the room for both of my deliveries and he is the only one that will be in there for this one too (due in a few weeks). i don't have any family members close to me except my mother in law and there is no way she is coming in the room.