They are inducing me Tuesday morning bright and early! Any advice on how to avoid the epidural…
They are inducing me Tuesday morning bright and early! Any advice on how to avoid the epidural still??
They are inducing me Tuesday morning bright and early! Any advice on how to avoid the epidural still??
BakingDaddy ·
Take gum in with you and chew it through contractions. That helped me and it kept my mouth from drying out lol.
BakingDaddy ··
I will note that I did end up getting an epidural, but I lasted until like 7cm before doing it. If you really don't want one, stick to it and don't let anyone talk or bully you into it! Good luck!
Breanna G··
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thanks I was really hoping I’d go into labor by myself but now that I’m getting induced I’m hoping I can stick to my epidural free birth as long as possible... is it true u can not walk around when you get induced?
BakingDaddy ··
I actually have no idea. I didn't even want to get up both times I was induced. I pretty much slept all day both times 🤣
S ♥️·
It’s really all up to your pain tolerance. I was against it at first, I made it to 15 hours natural and then started calling for a epidural and it made my remaining 14 hours a breeze. It’s all up to you though, you’ll know
Emily·
I was induced unexpectedly even though I wanted to go into labor naturally and avoid the epidural. Induced contractions are much more painful and they come on faster than when you go into labor on your own. Since this is your firstborn, try breathing through all of the contractions and just use your own pain tolerance as a guide for what you decide to do. Your nurses will likely ask you for 1-10 pain estimate, I got an epidural at around 7. So just soldier through those last stages and remind yourself that you made it this far, why not finish strong? Also remind yourself that each one brings you closer to meeting your baby. Not only during contractions, but ESPECIALLY while pushing.
Keely Wintermyer ·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Deep breathing and ice chips helped me through
Breanna G··
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Love the ice chips I’ll definitely be chowing down on those haha
Keely Wintermyer ··
Мама двоих (младенец)
They defiantly did help a lot. Hope you have a fast delivery. I got induced both with my son and youngest daughter.
Breanna G··
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thanks!
Lindsey·
I second the gum suggestion & a birthing ball made a world of difference. I’d bounce through contractions & it really helped. I never made it completely without an epidural but I only had it for 30mins each time...just enough to get me to dilate those last 1.5cm & I’d have them shut it off. You’ve got this!!