I strongly suggest having an epidural, especially if it's your first baby. My first, I was in labor for nearly 21 hours, the pains were bad, and I finally got the epidural about halfway thru. 2nd labor with my twins wasn't nearly so bad. I barely had any labor pains, and the babies were born after about 3 hours of labor.
Don't be afraid to ask your dr. for help with the pain during labor. Talk over your options before your due date draws near. Take Lamaze classes. Have a plan. But there's really nothing you can do, as it's different with every woman and every pregnancy. Good luck, and Congratulations!
2007-04-24 00:05:30
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answered by ~RedBird~ 7
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LoL - Not get pregnant was the first thing that popped into my head - but seriously?
First thing u gotta go is not focus on the pain bit - I managed to pretty much meditate until a certain point then got an epidural. I might have even been able to continue naturally if my concentration hadn't been broken by a screaming girl in the next room!
If you think that's gonna be too hard, then go to some prenatal classes for hints and tips on how to manage the pain - from walking, hot and cold packs to massage - all can work wonders.
Everyone's pain thresh hold is different and you may even find a combination of all of the above work for you.
Another plus to the pre natal classes too is you meet other new mums and can make some fantastic friends
Good Luck and I wish u a safe delivery and a happy healthy baby!
2007-04-24 06:56:10
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answered by karma_au_1984 3
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I would say not get pregnant but since you're asking this question then I'd say its too late for that now.
There are heaps of pain relief options in labour, i've had two children and was lucky in that my labours weren't that bad, or that painful (10 hours first one and 3.5 hours 2nd one)
The first time I had pethadine, 4 shots of it over the 10 hours, it makes you spew but it's like being drunk so you don't care
My second baby I had nothing but the gas, sucking it down like I was going to pull it off the wall and it was totally awesome... it works only for a few seconds during each painy bit and then you get a few mins rest... really, its not that bad.. if you can spend some of it in a hot shower standing up that helps it go quicker (gravity helps!) and also makes the pain easier.... it's really like bad period pain that comes and goes every couple of mins.... ! :)
and i hate to sound cliche, but it stops as soon as the baby arrives, and it's so worth it - AND you DO forget!!!
2007-04-24 06:51:52
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answered by hey mickey you're so fine 3
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Almost all women experience pain during labour, but the responses of individual women to labour pain are widely different. According to clinical experience, abnormal labour, prolonged or complicated by dystocia, induced or accelerated by oxytocics, or terminated by instrumental delivery, seems to be more painful than "normal labour". Nevertheless, even completely normal labour is painfull.
Talk to your doctor about planned caeserian section.
2007-04-24 06:53:00
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answered by jks707 2
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The only way to avoid the pain of labor is have an epidural shot. I went through the pain without any meds of any kind with my first son. My last 2 were c-sections. I am so glad I got to go through that with my first. I am thankful for the experience.The epidural is the only way to get through without pain. Otherwise, breathing techniques, a focus point are your other options.
2007-04-24 06:51:31
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answered by Stefbear 5
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Epidural - was used in the search engine with the following result:
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Labor consists of a series of rhythmic, involuntary, progressive contractions of the uterus that cause effacement (thinning) and dilation of the uterine cervix. The stimulus for labor is unknown, but digitally manipulating or mechanically stretching the cervix during examination enhances uterine contractile activity, most likely by stimulating release of oxytocinSome Trade Names
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by the posterior pituitary gland. Normal labor usually begins within 2 wk (before or after) the estimated delivery date. In a 1st pregnancy, labor usually lasts a maximum of 12 to 14 h; subsequent labors are often shorter, averaging 6 to 8 h.
Stages of labor: There are 3 stages of labor.
The 1st stage—from onset of labor to full dilation of the cervix (about 10 cm)—has 2 phases, latent and active. During the latent phase, irregular contractions become progressively better coordinated, discomfort is minimal, and the cervix effaces and dilates to 4 cm. The latent phase is difficult to time precisely, and duration varies, averaging 8 1⁄2 h in nulliparas and 5 h in multiparas; duration is considered abnormal if it lasts > 20 h in nulliparas or > 12 h in multiparas. During the active phase, the cervix becomes fully dilated, and the presenting part descends well into the midpelvis. On average, the active phase lasts 5 to 7 h in nulliparas and 2 to 4 h in multiparas. The cervix should dilate 1.2 cm/h in nulliparas and 1.5 cm/h in multiparas. Pelvic examinations are done every 2 to 3 h to evaluate labor progress. Lack of progress in dilation and descent of the presenting part may indicate dystocia (fetopelvic disproportion). If the membranes have not spontaneously ruptured, amniotomy (artificial rupture of membranes) is typically done during the active phase. As a result, labor may progress more rapidly, and meconium-stained amniotic fluid may be detected earlier. Amniotomy during this stage may be necessary for internal fetal monitoring to confirm fetal well-being. Women may begin to feel the urge to bear down as the presenting part descends into the pelvis. However, they should be discouraged from bearing down until the cervix is fully dilated so that they do not tear the cervix or waste energy.
The 2nd stage is the time from full cervical dilation to delivery of the fetus. On average, it lasts 2 h in nulliparas (median 50 min) and 1 h in multiparas (median 20 min). It may last another hour or more if conduction (epidural) analgesia or intense opioid sedation is used. For spontaneous delivery, women must supplement uterine contractions by expulsively bearing down.
Maternal heart rate and BP and fetal heart rate should be checked continuously by electronic monitoring or by auscultation during the 1st stage of labor (see Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery: Fetal Monitoring). In the 2nd stage, women should be attended constantly, and fetal heart sounds should be checked continuously or after every contraction. Uterine contractions may be monitored by palpation or electronically.
The 3rd stage of labor begins after delivery of the infant and ends with delivery of the placenta.
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2007-04-24 06:51:08
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answered by sheila_0123 5
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its going to happen cant stop mother nature unless u get an epidural but that is given only at a certain point in the process
2007-04-24 06:47:59
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answered by jennipoo 2
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Ceasarian delivery... Chop! Chop! As for the morphine drip afterwards. My cousin got the drip where she can control the dosage on her own. Party!
2 days later, you're good to go and back to work.
2007-04-24 06:56:08
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answered by Gilamonster 4
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why did you get pregnant in the first place if you do not want to experience labor pains.
2007-04-24 07:01:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Not get pregnant
2007-04-24 06:47:38
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answered by jingles 5
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