I heard about emla cream but I'm not sure if that works well on adults.
2007-05-16 09:15:31 · 11 answers · asked by revreecifer 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You can ask your doctor about this new type of procedure, where they have this little pad (similar to the alcohol pads in hospitals) they wipe thats going to be stuck with the pad, and it numbs that area. Youll be fine lol
2007-05-16 09:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by cinnamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you must not be to far along because when I was pregnant with my baby they stuck me for this or that the entire 9 months. By the time I did go into labor, needles were no longer a fear of mine...and this is coming from the woman who cried about getting a shot at 18...yes I said 18!!
2007-05-16 09:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can use the cream on adults. I've not had an adult request it or had it used on myself though. But... If it helps, the needle is only used to help insert the IV or epidural line. The needle is then withdrawn and a small catheter (hollow tube) is left in place to deliver your fluids and medications.
2007-05-16 09:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you, I am also terrified of needles. I can honestly tell you that when I was in labor with my first child it was the furthest thing from my mind. Just keep your chin up and look the other way. It helps to have someone there talking to you while they put in the IV to distract you. Good luck!
2007-05-16 09:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by zeus112999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by the time you are in labor an IV will be the last thing on your mind. You'll probably beg the guy to put the big one in your spine. I'm afraid of needles too and I thanked him profusely!
2007-05-16 09:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need an IV? Are you expecting complications? Go to a place where an IV is not routine. I had four kids and I never had an IV or any pain medication.
2007-05-16 09:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you'll probably be in so much pain from the contractions, you probably won't notice the IV going in.
Not to scare you about the pain of contractions, but truth is, for most people they hurt.
2007-05-16 09:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was the same as you with my first... I feared all the "procedures" more than the delivery itself... the IV, the catheter, the epidural, etc... but really, it wasn't that bad. And with all the excitement and contractions I was having I barely noticed what they were doing to me!!!
2007-05-16 09:31:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are pregnant you should be used to all the needles by now!
2007-05-16 10:19:53 · answer #9 · answered by 3peas in a pod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to relax
my biggest fear is needle
but if I focus on something else I usually can indure it
just hold your husband hand and try to think about the reason you are there
Good luck & Congrats
2007-05-16 09:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋