Good for natural: no chance of nasty epidural side effects! It hurts to get, you can't move around once you get it, the catheter hurts like heck, I literally could not move my legs so people had to hold them while I pushed, my friend had nonstop itching, and I (forgive the TMI) at 6 months post partum still am pretty numb "down there" Just trying to be real.
Bad for natural: You have to stay calm. You HAVE to keep your head clear or the pain becomes overwhelming. You have to constantly reassure yourself. "This is natural, this is what my body is made for. This is amazing." It is HARD. People will constantly ask at every stage if you want some kind of pain management. You have to be incredibly sure. I've also read it helps you bond more with your baby. If you go through and feel every bit of that pain, you worked for that baby. Both have their good and bad
@tavi.young, i just can’t have that big long needle going in my back just the thought of it makes me nervous i think i can do natural anyway because i have a very high pain tolerance
I also have a high pain tolerance but I also had a complication. He was breech and no one told me. I was 100% fine until 7cm (that's when he flipped it's rare) and then all of the sudden I was screaming in blinding pain and the rushed to put in the epi and didn't do it correctly so I had to have 3 and an episiotomy which I did not want either. I was not a happy camper. You have to stay focused.
Well they did an ultrasound when I was admitted all good so when I was fine until 7cm they didn't think anything when I started freaking out. Just thought (oh she's extra sensitive) like the nurses treated me like crap (mind you I'm in nursing school) they thought I was being over dramatic until he started coming out and they were like OH! (Because it's very rare that the baby move that much during labor) Then after all the nurses were so sweet because they knew I wasn't being dramatic. Even with the epidurals they say you feel pressure. I felt that that was fine but I also felt pain and wasn't able to do anything because I wasn't able to move I wasn't able to do anything.
I loved doing it naturally. I never wanted to get an epidural when I was pregnant because I’ve heard so many negative things. The contractions are what hurt the most for me but I didn’t have to get a catheter and I was able to walk immediately after birth so that was nice. It’s really an amazing thing. I plan on doing it again !
@alaiyasmommy don't be scared I was a very rare case. Both have their ups and downs. Do what's best for you in the moment. Honestly though, I hate that I am still suffering side effects.
@alaiyasmommy So I think it's a mix of epidural and episiotomy but I have very lack of sensation in intimate areas and what sensation I do have ranges from uncomfortable to painful or complete numbness. I have friends who said they suffered with numb after effects for up to a year. I am extremely frustrated that I was never even told this was a possible outcome. That's why I'm trying to make sure people know, not to scare, but give them the information to make that choice for themselves. It really does effect me in a negative way and I don't know when it will be resolved, but I also know girls who had it and had the opposite experience (more sensation), or no difference. Just depends I guess!
@alaiyasmommy my hospital didn't offer it. I haven't heard of that before. I know at my hospital they offered IV pain meds, nitrous oxide (gas you inhale), and standard epidural. Your best bet would be to talk to your doctor and take a hospital tour of where you will be delivering.
@alaiyasmommy So you usually go in groups and when you get to the delivery rooms ask the guide what all of your pain management options are. This may include jacuzzis, shower heads, yoga balls, peanut balls, and meds. Then ask about what meds they offer.
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Good for natural: no chance of nasty epidural side effects! It hurts to get, you can't move around once you get it, the catheter hurts like heck, I literally could not move my legs so people had to hold them while I pushed, my friend had nonstop itching, and I (forgive the TMI) at 6 months post partum still am pretty numb "down there" Just trying to be real.
Bad for natural: You have to stay calm. You HAVE to keep your head clear or the pain becomes overwhelming. You have to constantly reassure yourself. "This is natural, this is what my body is made for. This is amazing." It is HARD. People will constantly ask at every stage if you want some kind of pain management. You have to be incredibly sure. I've also read it helps you bond more with your baby. If you go through and feel every bit of that pain, you worked for that baby. Both have their good and bad
Chasity·
@tavi.young, i just can’t have that big long needle going in my back just the thought of it makes me nervous i think i can do natural anyway because i have a very high pain tolerance
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I also have a high pain tolerance but I also had a complication. He was breech and no one told me. I was 100% fine until 7cm (that's when he flipped it's rare) and then all of the sudden I was screaming in blinding pain and the rushed to put in the epi and didn't do it correctly so I had to have 3 and an episiotomy which I did not want either. I was not a happy camper. You have to stay focused.
Chasity·
@tavi.young, woah omg that had to be scary they didn’t tell you your son was breech
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Well they did an ultrasound when I was admitted all good so when I was fine until 7cm they didn't think anything when I started freaking out. Just thought (oh she's extra sensitive) like the nurses treated me like crap (mind you I'm in nursing school) they thought I was being over dramatic until he started coming out and they were like OH! (Because it's very rare that the baby move that much during labor) Then after all the nurses were so sweet because they knew I wasn't being dramatic. Even with the epidurals they say you feel pressure. I felt that that was fine but I also felt pain and wasn't able to do anything because I wasn't able to move I wasn't able to do anything.
Chasity·
@tavi.young, woah i’m kinda getting scared now but my baby girl has been heads down since 29 weeks
Talia Rose Renshaw ·
Мама сына-младенца
I loved doing it naturally. I never wanted to get an epidural when I was pregnant because I’ve heard so many negative things. The contractions are what hurt the most for me but I didn’t have to get a catheter and I was able to walk immediately after birth so that was nice. It’s really an amazing thing. I plan on doing it again !
Chasity·
@talia.renshaw9, yes i have heard a lot of negative & positive things about the epidural
Chasity·
@raquely, how would it put stress on the baby ?
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@alaiyasmommy don't be scared I was a very rare case. Both have their ups and downs. Do what's best for you in the moment. Honestly though, I hate that I am still suffering side effects.
Chasity·
@tavi.young, which side effects are you suffering from
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@alaiyasmommy So I think it's a mix of epidural and episiotomy but I have very lack of sensation in intimate areas and what sensation I do have ranges from uncomfortable to painful or complete numbness. I have friends who said they suffered with numb after effects for up to a year. I am extremely frustrated that I was never even told this was a possible outcome. That's why I'm trying to make sure people know, not to scare, but give them the information to make that choice for themselves. It really does effect me in a negative way and I don't know when it will be resolved, but I also know girls who had it and had the opposite experience (more sensation), or no difference. Just depends I guess!
Chasity·
@tavi.young, is it true that you can get a pill instead of a epidural
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@alaiyasmommy my hospital didn't offer it. I haven't heard of that before. I know at my hospital they offered IV pain meds, nitrous oxide (gas you inhale), and standard epidural. Your best bet would be to talk to your doctor and take a hospital tour of where you will be delivering.
Chasity·
so when i call the hospital what do i ask them about the tour ? @tavi.young,
Forever Young·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@alaiyasmommy So you usually go in groups and when you get to the delivery rooms ask the guide what all of your pain management options are. This may include jacuzzis, shower heads, yoga balls, peanut balls, and meds. Then ask about what meds they offer.
Chasity·
@tavi.young, ok thanks i’m gonna call my hospital Monday