this question is about epidurals?

Question

Does any women know any good sites that show videos
of women in birth having epidurals.

I've already looked on you tube. now i'm seeing if there is
any other sites that might be good to watch.
I'm watching theses sites, because i'm also 19 weeks pregnant and i'm intrested in learing more about this.
thank you to all who answers my question.

Answer 1

TAKE THE NEEDLE!! I'm serious....the pain you will endure is crazy. Take the needle to lessen the blow. You'll still feel it and it will still hurt plenty, but nothing like the agonizing pain of no epidural. Those videos...they do NOTHING for showing you how much it hurts. I begged for that needle after a few hours.

Answer 2

Trust me, you dont want to watch an epidural being done! It looks like something out of a horror movie, but it is honestly a god send! If you seen it be done, you probably wouldnt want it to be done to you. I dont know any video links but I can describe what happens. I had 3 steriod injections into my back this way and then an epidural during labor... it is not that bad...

First they take a small needle that has local anesthtic in it and numb your back. After the first initial pinch, you dont feel anything. They make a circle with this needle (imagine liposuction and how they move it around, pulling it in and out going to a different spot) but you dont feel any of it.

After you are numbed, they get an epidural needle, it is about 8 inches long and a pretty big gauge (thickness), it has to be to get into the epidural area of your spine and to run the catheter through it (yes epidural is actually an area, not a procedure.) Then they get the epidural needle and get a small mallet and tap it a couple of times...I could always tell when they were in the right spot because I would feel 3 small pops. That is actually them going through the skin, disc and then into the "epidural area"

After that, they thread a small tube (catheter) into the needle and run it down your spinal cord in the "epidural area"... this is the only thing that is slightly painful, it feels like pressure, I always felt it in my tailbone for some reason... anyways, after that they hook you up to the morphine drip tape it on your back and you are GOOD TO GO!

Honestly the benefits are so much more great than the small amount of pain you will be in... plus a tiny needle isnt going to be anything compared to an 8lb baby coming out...

Good luck and I hope I answered a bit of your question.

P.S. All these women telling you a couple hrs must be crazy, because especially with your first baby, its take alot longer 90% of the time, than a "few" hours. Some people say it doesnt take away the pain, and I will tell your right now, it takes away the contraction pains, but NOT delivery pains. There is nothing in this world that can block the pain of actual child birth, but labor yes. And also, dont let them scare you, there is less than a 1% chance that they could actually do nerve damage to your back. Good luck... just want you to have all the info I can give ya!

Answer 3

Hi, I like a lot of others do not know of any sites that can help you with this.
I have had four children though and had epidurals for all of them and they all worked very differently on me.
My first it did not hurt going in but the effect of the epidural only numbed on side of my body.
The second I had a C section and the epidural did not work at all. I will not go into that as it was the most traumatic thing I have been through.
With the third it was a little uncomfortable going in but worked fine and well with my recent birth it was excellent.
I think it all comes down to how good the person is putting the epidural in, the frame of mind you are in about having it in the first place and how your body wants to cope with it. I personally would not go without one. I tried to hold out with the last one but could not. Hope you find what you are looking for............

Answer 4

I was like you when I was preggy. My first son is now 3 weeks old today. I will say this much, when I was pregnant, I was scared to death of getting an epidural. I mean SCARED out of my witts. The thought of a needle going into my spine was racking my brain day in and day out, but when I went into labor and it came time I asked for it. I was dialated to 6cm when I finally got the epidural and I got it because the contractions were so bad that I was in tears. Before I got the epi and before the contractions were really bad, the bath that they had in my maternity room was the next best thing. It really helped take the edge off the contractions and also helped me dialate. When I finally got the epi, they gave me a shot beforehand that numbed my back. I only felt a little bit of pressure when they put the epi in. I am definitely getting an epidural when I get pregnant again. It made things a LOT easier. I didn't have a vaginal delivery though, I ended up having a c-section because my little bub was so big. I hope you find some videos. Remember, it's never a bad thing to EDUCATE YOURSELF when it comes to pregnancy/delivery. My doctors and nurses that tended to me when I was in the hospital were really surprised that my hubby and I had all kinds of questions and they were really glad that we took the time out to ask about things. They informed us about every procedure they did.

Answer 5

have a chat to your gyno or birthing centre, some have videos or know where to go for them.

One thing to remember is that there are many other options for pain relief and sometimes you may not have time for the epidural to take effect.

One thing to keep in the back of your mind: an epidural is a needle that is put into your spine and has the risk of causing permament paralysis. I tell you that because when my mum had me she didn't know that, and if she knew that at the time she would never have had it.

Giving birth is a natural thing and many women give birth without an epidural.

If you have pay TV watch the health channel, there are heaps of shows there about women giving birth.

Answer 6

I had an epidural with both my pregnancies and am 7 weeks pregnant with my third. Just know with everything there is a risk. With my first one they hit the wrong location and I had a MASSIVE headache for two weeks. They do read all the risk but who cares when you are having contractions. I cared later.

Like I said I did have one with my second also, however because of my previous experience I just made sure that it was not an intern or new person doing it and they went very slow putting it in my back. I haven't decided for this time what I will do. I also have had migraines since then. Just educate yourself on them and what the risk are and then decide for yourself if the risk are worth it to you.

There are also other medicines they can use instead of putting a needle in your spine.

Answer 7

Good for you on becoming well informed about birthing options and pain management.
Some hospitals offer free childbirth classes that cover labor epidurals and what happens during labor and delivery. Ask your health care provider if there are any in your area.
Childbirth is natural relax and enjoy the experience. Do what feels right for you and you can't go wrong.

Answer 8

Go NATURAL!! I had a very bad experience with an epidural. It was extremely painful (not the little pressure they said it would be), too late (the baby was already crowning), and I hated that my legs were totally deadened!

I decided that if I could endure that much pain I would just have any more natural. I did it twice and it was GREAT!!

I felt really good after delivery, the babies were alert, and I could move around as I wanted to.

Get a doula or a coach, or have your partner learn to do it. My sister was actually better than my husband on the coaching.

YOU CAN DO IT. Good luck!!!

Answer 9

Birthing from Within makes a DVD called the Elk and the Epidural. It is very factual and is done in a cartoon fashion so its not as frightening as watching the real thing.

Answer 10

Listen hun! I'm a small girl and i had my baby naturally w/o any meds. i'm so happy i did because

a. satisfaction saying i did it
b. it was my 1st child birth and i wanted to experience everything.. including the pain


yes -- its hurts but as soon as the baby comes out.. BAM the pain is all gone and all you can think about is holding your baby for the 1st time.

i'm a 95lb girl. and i did it FINE!!

But if you want to get the epidural then go for it.. my friend said she didn't feel crap getting the shot.. but she now has back pain a lot from the shot.

Its up to you though

GOOD LUCK && Congrats on becoming a mommy!

Answer 11

My 2 cents worth... Take classes in the Bradley Method. They teach you a lot of ways to manage pain without drugs. They also show you video's on different possible scenarios for birthing. Including the epi. I have friends that had the epi and were in horrible pain because they relied on the drugs to control the pain...they describe child birth as the most horrendous thing they ever had to experience. I have other friends that studied Bradley...did everything all natural...and describe childbirth as the most beautiful and touching moment of their lives. They didn't suffer near as much pain. I unfortunately had a baby that got really really stuck. They had to do a c-section because he was breech and his head was stuck in my rib cage. They gave me the epi for the C. I know for the C they give you a much stronger dose than for vaginal delivery but I really hated the feeling of numbness in my lower extremities. I felt completely vulnerable and as if I had no control over my own body...being the control freak I am... Also, I have a friend that still has nerve pains post epi...years later.