Wow, now I am hearing all these stories of women that have all kinds of issues with back pain and have even had to have surgery to deal with the scar tissue...what is a better option???
2007-10-31 14:24:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Water. I have had both birth experiences...and water was better BY FAR! I had a LOT less bleeding and also bounced back quicker than when I had the epidural.
2007-10-31 14:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I believe that epidural is a last resort and would try some of these methods first to combat pain...
Hot showers/baths
Hot heat packs on lower back and stomach
TENS machine
Gas and Air
Pethedine
I tried first the hot shower, then heat packs and then pethedine at the end for dilation and rest. this worked wonderfully. I did it with both labours and got through them fine. It hurt like hell too but was worth it not to be hooked up to a machine and unable to move around and have an active labour. I firmly believed in my ability to give birth without someone sticking a huge needle into my spinal column!
Make the decision that works for you, just research all the options first.
2007-10-31 14:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just remember if you are having your baby in a hospital, you cannot do half of the things these people are telling you to do so be prepared for that... I am personally going for an IV when I cannot take it anymore. Everyone in my family has had back problems after getting an epidural so I am a little freaked. I am sure they work wonders but that is not a risk I am willing to take. That is a choice you and your doctor need to talk about.
2007-10-31 15:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by yourbigsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there aren't many other pharmaceutical pain relief options. doctors are leery about putting medication through a peripheral IV because it is not safe for the baby. other options are focus and breathing techniques, water delivery, rolling around on a stability ball and massage-all of these options have very limited relief.
2007-10-31 14:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by pandora078 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asking for other pain meds other than the epidural they can ease pain with other med other than the one because im not getting an epidural i have heard to many people say that they are having back problems now.
2007-10-31 14:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by GETTING THREW IT ALL: ) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hypnosis-as far as the epidural, I had one, I actually enjoyed it. I had no problems during or after with it. As far as what the woman below me said, that's not exactly true. It is a lot harder on the baby. Research it, she obviously hasn't.
2007-10-31 14:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by it's me 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go natural, Its only a moment in time, and its better for you and the baby
2007-10-31 14:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by Risa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make your decision based on a discussion with your doctor or the anethesiologist. don't listen to the other women everyone is different.
2007-10-31 14:32:28 · answer #8 · answered by Pandora 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't listen to these women. Your pain is your pain. There's nothing wrong with having a Cesarean.
2007-10-31 14:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Agent319.007 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋