pain relieving method?

Question

what would u say is the best pain relieving method for labour in ur opinion.
i am thinkin of the epidural but am not sure i am 2weeks just now and thinkin what would be best for when i go into larbour but wanted ur opinion on what u thought was better thanks

sorry meant 2 say i am 22weeks pregnant not 2weeks

Answer 1

Unmedicated labor was my choice. I was able to remain involved in what my body was doing, to cooperate with the contractions whichever way felt right to me at the time. I was not confined to bed with an external (or internal) fetal monitor and epidural IV; I was able to be up and about, walking, swaying, in the shower (or tub when available), to stand and dance/sway with my husband. I could get in whatever position felt good (or better at least) during contractions and pushing.

I was able to tell how far or how close I was to giving birth, because of the psychological/emotional shifts that occur during different stages of labor. I could feel when the baby moved down deep into my pelvis, in preparation for the pushing stage, and I felt every twist and turn as both my body *and* the baby bore down for the birth. I was conscious and totally in the moment, not detached as though watching from afar, or seeing someone else's body going through the experience. I was able to reach down and bring my baby up to my belly as it emerged, and to spend its first moments of life watching the miracle of its transition to life outside the womb, instead of having baby whisked away for oxygen, eye goop, weights & measurements, and close monitoring for negative effects from an epidural or other pain meds.

When both of us had been checked over and found in perfect health, I was able to get up and walk from the labor ward to the postpartum ward, instead of taking a wheelchair ride as though I'd just come through some kind of terrible illness. I was energized, ready to bond with my baby, breastfeed, and baby was awake and alert, ready to do the same with me.

Sure, you can feel a sense of accomplishment if you have an epidural or a C-section-- the most important thing is that both mother and baby come out healthy and safe in the end. For me, though, a natural, unmedicated birth gave me the sense of accomplishment I wanted, in having full control of my birth experiences and achieving the outcome *I* wanted-- a healthy unmedicated baby who was ready and eager to breastfeed and bond with family, without fear of drug side effects or the two of us needing to recover from intervention after intervention, and the aftereffects.

Once you hand that control over to the doctors by accepting their plethora of interventions, your birth is out of your hands. There is very little we as women are able to be in control of with our births in the first place, considering that it is such an unpredictable act of nature and biology; I for one refuse to give up what little amount of the circumstances I do have the ability to influence. I don't regret having felt the indescribable intensity of giving birth, fully and completely, and I wouldn't trade my own participation and awareness for the chance to be free of the sensations that bring my baby into the world.

Of course, your mileage may vary. ;)

Answer 2

There is no one best method. It is what ever gets you through the event. Some people have a high threshold of pain while others do not. Nothing wrong with any methods so long as they are safe for you and the baby. I honestly had an epidural with the first mostly due to fatigue. I had twins and was induced, which they say can make a difference. I am pg for a second time and am planning on trying not to have one this time around, but will never right off any method until the time comes.

Answer 3

The Painless Childbirth Audio Program utilizes self-hypnosis birthing techniques to empower you and give you control over your labor experience. The worries of “what do contractions feel like?” or “will labor hurt?” will be removed if you follow this program. Self-hypnosis is simply a state of extremely focused concentration that allows the mind and body to relax. Studies show that children delivered in stress-free, trauma free, painless natural childbirth environment have higher IQ’s and fewer problems both physically and mentally in their lives. JAMA - See more at: http://whatdocontractionsfeellike.net/#sthash.mjVeiXap.dpuf

Answer 4

Just take a glass of warm milk with a pinch of turmeric powder at labour pain

Answer 5

Get Tramadol it is the best and very effective method to treat all type of pain.

Answer 6

Epidural for sure!! You dont need to be in severe pain to have a feeling of accomplishment! Your already a "hero" just by going 9 months of pregnancy in my opinion!

Answer 7

I had 3 children and I agree, Epidural all the way.

Answer 8

i am 35 weeks pregnant and i am thinking of the epedural i have never experienced pregnancy before this one i am very scared of needles so this is making it hard on me. but yes i would choose the epedural

Answer 9

i had an epidural with my first child and loved it! i don't think i would do it any other way!