I am 39+ weeks pregnant and being induced on Saturday morning; pending nothing happens between now and than. I was wondering for those of you that had pitocin inductions...how long in to the induction were you before you received an epideral if at all? I've heard that most woman that get the pit drip inductions pretty much get the epideral before the induction it self starts? What is your experience and what advice do you have for me on Saturday morning?
God Bless you all and thanks again!
2007-08-02 07:18:12 · 13 answers · asked by 1DayLeft 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I was induced with my first son due to a medical condition. They started me on pitocin at 10:00am and I didn't have much movement for the next few hours. They ended up breaking my water at 4:00pm to get things to move faster and I ended up getting my epi at 5:30pm. My contractions were manageable but I decided to go ahead and get it. I didn't know how fast I would progress after my water was broken and I didn't want the contractions to get so painful they were unmanageable. After I got my epi, I slept. They woke me up at 3:00am to check me. I was completely dialated and ready to push. My son was born at 4:05am. I really enjoyed my experience and wouldn't change a second of it.
I would ask what is involved in a typical induction. It would be good to know what to expect. But most importantly I would ask how long it typically takes to get an epi after you ask for it. Since you're going in on the weekend the staff might be limited.
Good luck! If I could be induced again, I would.
2007-08-02 07:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Just One Girl's Opinion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my first baby, I had the Pitocin- no epidural and had my baby 6 hours after the Pitocin was started. I had no complications other than it hurt like ****!!! I was supposed to be induced with my second child but she came the day before the induction was scheduled- no epidural. For my third child, I was induced a week early (all of my babies were big). They started the pitocin at 8am then inserted the epidural in my back about half an hour later before the bad contractions started. It was wonderful as I never felt a single contraction- just the pressure. My third child was born 2 hours later. I know there are people out there that have had bad experiences with Pitocin but mine have all been positive. Ultimately, it is up to you, of course, to decide what is right for you. Good Luck!
2007-08-02 07:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by kiham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They began my induction on a Friday afternoon. The epidural wasn't preformed until Saturday about 3:45. My son was born at 4:30. Don't have the epidural too soon or it won't last! But they are the best invention ever! I didn't feel the pain but I could still feel my son being born.
2007-08-02 07:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by migrainegirl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"With my first induction i didn't have an epidural at all. I think it just depends on how you feel and every pregnancy is different. With my second induction I didn't get epidural until after 18 hours and only because I was so tired from all the pain not too mention that is a long time!!! I think it is totally up to how you feel at the time.
2007-08-02 07:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by ncc742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They gave me pitocin. and i had my baby within 4 hours! I wanted an epidural around 5 cm, but the anesthesiologist was in emergency surgery! I finally got an epidural when i was about 8 cm, and 20 minutes later i had my son. The pain was intense, and the epidural made it completely better, too bad i only had about 20 minutes of pain relief! Best of luck.
2007-08-02 07:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Meagan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would insist on cervidil. NOT pitocin. That stuff is so horrible for your body and the baby. Its not natural. It causes your body to contract before the cervix and baby are ready, which puts stress on the unborn, and too much work on you body. Not to mention that it tends to lengthen labor by a lonnnnng run. And its a million times more painful.
I dont know when you can get an epi, but that on top of the pit drip is the worst combo ever. Pit makes your body fly into high gear before its ready, and epi's keep your body from doing what it needs to.
Try cervidil and a spinal morphine. Blech.
2007-08-02 07:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I actually got the epidural right after the pitocin. I didn't want to feel any pain! If your epidural does wear off you can always let the nurse know and the anesthesiologist will come back with another dose.
2007-08-02 07:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the pitocin and never had the epi. lol. the contractions started about 3 hours after the iv started. if you know you are going to get the epi either you will tell the doc that the pain is too bad to handle and to give it to you or they will suggest when. i went without but i have a high tolerance for pain and it still hurt and burned. good luck.
2007-08-02 07:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by liljess69692004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will possibly no longer have had an epidural the 1st time. it could have been a subarachnoid block or saddle block or spinal blocks. An epidural is given as a sluggish drip. inspite of what unquestionably handed off, be sure you debate this along with your well-being practitioner. The source has descriptions of the countless varieties of anesthesia utilized in baby beginning
2016-10-01 06:35:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'pit drip' can cause back labor hurt a little more perhaps that's why they start with the epidural----aah but the last time I worked OB was before your mother was born LOL
2007-08-02 07:26:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋