when you get an epidural does it hurt? im a person who dont like needles and crys when i get my blood taken i know im a big baby haha but i mean will i feel it? and what exacly does it do?
2007-07-30 16:11:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, it does hurt when they stick the needle in your back and they left a bruise on me. My sister (like you) actually heats and fears needles, and she cried when they gave her the epidural.
Have you considered an unmedicated birth? There are SO many techniques for coping with the pain of labor. You can email me if you have more questions or need some good tips.
All the best to you and baby!
2007-07-30 16:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may feel something like a bee sting then absolute rest after that. What you might want to do is wait until you are in good hard labor before you ask for it since you are afraid of needles. I didnt hardly feel mine.But afterwards the labor was alot easier and totally painless.I even fell asleep. It numbs you so you do not feel the actuall birth or the labor . I have had 3 already and preg with #4 and will do the epidural again, without thinking about it.
Good Luck
Due with #4 in October
2007-07-30 23:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kasey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may feel some mild stinging and pressure while the needle and tube are being inserted. In labour, the epidural numbs the nerves that carry the painful impulses of contractions from your uterus to your brain. Once the epidural is in place, you are usually aware of your contractions but they will not be painful. Its common for the epidural to cause a severe headache.
2007-07-30 23:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by ஐ♥Sabine♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup epidural is hurt, and same like you, I also a big baby when it comes to needle, but when you start feeling the contraction, you won't give a crap bout the needle. when i had mine, they had to do a few time because either the tube or the needle was not in "the right place", but once they got it you will feel a little bit tingling or presure, you will still feel the contraction but not as bad as before.
gud luck!!!.
2007-07-30 23:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anya A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in full blown labor by the time I got my Epidural...the person told me to lean up..a couple of moments later to lay back and it was over...I didn't feel a thing....honest...the only thing I felt was instant relief from the labor pains......and I like you am not fond of needles..
congrads on the babe...
2007-07-30 23:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by LeftField360 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im the same way u are, and they doctor made me so nervous about getting an epidoral, but the nurses made me feel so much better. The epidoral didnt hurt at all, and if u stay relaxed u wont notice it at all
2007-07-30 23:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but once they get it in and dont move you hardly feel it...but once you get it you will be glad that you went through it...heres a website of the procedure..its really not as bad as it looks...i have 2 with my daughter and planning on having one with my current pregnancy(7wk 4days)
2007-07-30 23:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋