epidural

[NJMasti]

@NJMasti

of course you SHOULD take one. I was in such a pain, and I felt that ALL my veins would pop out while contracting. It was terrible. However, once the epidural was given - I was LITERALLY in heaven.

@midnighteyes

^ I dont think anyone can say “of course you should” get one or you “of course you should not”, its personal preference and people have reasons for both sides -which I am interested to hear. Alot of women take the epidural because they dont want the pain and also alot do not take epidural and choose a natural birthing method instead. Its important to remember that there are side effects of the epidural and women should be informed enough to make the right decision for themselves

Sorry girls - I really apologize for making it look simple - but it’s heaven only after you go through hell first! I totally forgot about the hardship, since it was 8 years ago, but after reading some of the post I remember. Thank you ladies for reminding me :k:

okay - I really don’t know how many types of anesthesia’s there are, but for my first baby - I had the spinal epidural - now I remember after reading other posts… sorry it was almost 8 years ago. Ye I totally agree with what others say here about how risky it can get. It is the MOST uncomfortable shot you ever take - in the lower spine area. It was extremely painful, and now I remember the doctors struggling to put me on the side so they can insert that fat needle - it takes YOUR life away. My doctor was struggling to get it done right because I was not “behaving” well - with all the pain. At one point, I did feel that if I had moved while the needle was inserted in my spin- I would have definitely suffered a major damage in my spine. **(I forgot about the spinal epidural soon after - the most difficult part is the procedure itself).
**
**For the first pregnancy: **After the spinal epidural was given, I was in less pain initially and then almost no pain at all. Thank God, that at least we “feel” enough to be able to “push” - but it’s definitely not painful. I forgot about the spinal procedure as soon as I saw my baby. It is truly God’s gift for us women to be able to forget that pain so quickly and not be traumatized by it either!

**For my second time: **This was a different type of anesthesia - I think that was called the IV. This was TOTALLY HEAVEN right from the BEGINNING - and I want some more right NOW - it was that good! I don’t even remember when the IV was given - (which part of the contraction - the beginning or later - sorry I really do not remember) but as soon as the needle was in, on the arm - I was knocked out immediately. I remember waking up later - I don’t know after how long - but the dr. smiled and said it’s time to push! I would recommend the IV, from my experience.

Again, I’m sorry girls… the 2nd time around was so easy that I had even forgotten what I had been through the first time around. I hope I did not mislead anyone