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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 2:04:50 PM
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firefightermama
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Ok....so ladies who have had epidurals.....How did you feel about being stuck in bed? Was the pain relief worth it? I'd LOVE to have one when it is time but I am a tad ADHD and I may not like being in bed that long. Any thoughts?
I had an epidural... I had early labour for about 12 hours (hard contractions every 5 minutes, but not much pain...I actually went to a wedding that day) but then hard labour started about 2am at home. We got to the hospital and I worked through my contractions, I didn't just want to automatically ask for the epi, but I had no idea what it would be like...once my water broke, the contractions mounted in intensity by about 500% and that's when I asked for the epi. Before that I was either leaning over the bed or sitting in the recliner. Once I got into bed (I had been up all night working through contractions) it was so nice to rest! I think it was about 5 hours from the time I got it until I delivered. It didn't bother me at all!! I could move around in bed, it wasn't like I was strapped down. But by that point I didn't feel like running around anyway.
There's lots of things you can do in bed... sit up or lay down, move on your sides. Like Ryanne, play cards or watch tv. I had lots of nurses around, so we just did lots of chatting, and napping.
This time I'm going to ask for the epidural right away, or at least try to get it before my water breaks.
At our hospital, they are very sure to tell you that "an epidural is a privilege, not a right" because they only have a certain amount of anestheticians, and they could be tied up in other more important surgeries. So that's my biggest "fear" - that I won't be able to get one.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 2:12:35 PM
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That is just so odd, Yo about the Anesthesiologists. I'm sure glad we have the option of several big hospitals here in town where you are guaranteed an Epi if you want one.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 2:21:44 PM
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Well, Sharon if you have an epi have hours and hours of pain, you may not care about being strapped to the bed, you'll probably welcome it by that point.
The only issue I ever had with an epi was my second, planned c-section. My blood pressure is naturally low and the epi made it plunge through the floor, but that's far less likely in a labor situation.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 2:29:04 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Oh, the other thing I honestly liked about the epidural was that they had to give me a catheter. I was so sick of getting up to pee every 5 minutes with all the monitors, plus an IV pole, plus contractions  It was a HUGE relief for me not to have to do that anymore.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 3:16:50 PM
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manda59
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I'm surprised the catheter was put in before your epidural, Hazel. When I had my epidural, the catheter was put in afterwards, so I didn't feel it going in!
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 4:04:56 PM
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At our hospital, they are very sure to tell you that "an epidural is a privilege, not a right" because they only have a certain amount of anestheticians, and they could be tied up in other more important surgeries. So that's my biggest "fear" - that I won't be able to get one.
For our little hospital there are no anesthetists on staff at the hospital. Ours comes from the neighboring town about 15 min away. So when I was induced with Mary the dr asked me if I was going to want an epi. Well how was I to know? The induction hadn't even started yet! So I went with out it because I labor so very very fast that I knew by the time I would want it, we'd be almost done anyway. Now whether I go on my own or am induced again this time, I'm probably still going to say no to the epi simply because A: I don't want to wait until I think I may need something only to not be able to get it because he has a long drive and B: I don't want to say in the beginning, well Yeah I think I might use it only to not need it after all and then the guy sitting at the hospital for the duration of my labor "just in case."
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 4:16:32 PM
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Hazel2
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I'm surprised the catheter was put in before your epidural, Hazel. When I had my epidural, the catheter was put in afterwards, so I didn't feel it going in!
Manda, my hospital kind of stinks, I've come to realize ... I'm changing next time for sure! They administer the epi in the OR so I guess they don't want to do the cath there because it extends the amount of time the room is busy? I don't really know ... it is annoying how that hospital works. I'm so out of there after this!
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/10/2009 11:13:08 PM
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Ok....so ladies who have had epidurals.....How did you feel about being stuck in bed? Was the pain relief worth it? I'd LOVE to have one when it is time but I am a tad ADHD and I may not like being in bed that long. Any thoughts?
I was not stuck in bed. I was allowed up to go to the bathroom, sit in a chair, or walk around my room. I could feel my legs, and could still feel pressure, but not pain, from the contractions. By the time I got my epi, I had usually been laboring well over 12 hours...hard labor, so I was more than happy to get it and rest until it was time to push.
The only bad experience I had was a spinal that didn't work with my last one. No idea why it didn't work, but it just barely took the edge off. Oh my...   
I have also never had a catheter while in labor. Ever. I have had to have one done after I had two of my babies, when I could not pee for some reason. But that was just a quick drain the bladder and get out cath.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 6/11/2009 7:21:53 AM
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I have had 5 epidurals...and a different situation each time.
My first was after 21 hours of back labor, and it literally made me so numb I couldn't move. However, I didn't mind it at that point since I was having contractions every 2-3 minutes and was passing out between them. I was then in a coma for about 6 hours afterward, and I remember being very woozy afterward...they said it was because of the epidural.
My second wasn't as bad...I was induced so I was already pretty much strapped to the bed with wires and monitors, so I figured if I had to be in bed anyway I would get it...laboring in a bed is one of the worst ways to deal with the pain of labor.
My third I got an epidural because my blood pressure would go off the wall during a contraction and then bottom out, so they gave me one and it worked great. I could still move my legs around but couldn't feel the pain. I got a catheter because that hospital didn't have bathrooms in the labor rooms (Germany...everyone shared a common bathroom in the labor ward and the recovery ward).
My fourth the epidural just took the edge off. I could still get up and move around a little bit, but I was again bed bound because of being induced.
My fifth I had very fast and intense labor (only 4 hours start to finish), and because of cord prolapse issues they had me pushing at 8cm, so the epidural was a lifesaver for me. There is no way I could have handled that intense pain without something, and it worked great. I couldn't move my legs very much during the labor, but it was only 30 minutes before I had him, so it wasn't bad at all. As soon as he was born the epidural effects went away pretty much immediately. Within 30 minutes I was cleaned up, showered, and my family was there visiting.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 3:57:58 PM
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Hazel2
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Anyone out there? I'm about a week from The Day ... and wondering if there is anything I can do up front to make the recovery easier. Any ideas? I was considering going on the BRAT diet for a day or two prior to fasting to maybe make the gas/constipation issue moot. Thoughts?
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 4:48:23 PM
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Brandy
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You are having a scheduled C right?
Did you have gas issues last time?
BRAT diet will constipate you.. it's for stopping diarrhea.. not sure you want to be constipated after delivery.
Doing an all veggie diet might be better than stopping the system up.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 5:01:35 PM
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As far as I am aware, wind (gas) issues are normal whatever you have eaten, or not eaten before. They're caused by having abdominal surgery - everything stops during the op, then starts up again, and the result is painful wind, which can be relieved by drinking hot water with a little peppermint oil in it.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 6:38:04 PM
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Hazel2
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Manda, you are right! I just read that the gas is due to the abdominal cavity being opened and closed ...yucky!!!
Brandy, it is a scheduled thing on the 29th ...
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 8:58:04 PM
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Are you staying in the hospital the full time? If so you might want to bring some high fiber snacks to eat once you are allowed to have real food again. I know at my hospital it is hard to find anything to actually help fend off that constipation issue. Plus you put in your menu 3 days in advance (where i deliver)so if the lady before you wanted pancakes for breakfast and chicken salad on white with chocolate cake for lunch then that is what you get. So I am going to be a bit more proactive about my diet choices this time around.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/20/2009 11:27:59 PM
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Brandy
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That's just weird Kris about getting someone elses' food.
Hazel, I would do veggies myself, to help try to alleviate what discomfort may come due to the surgery. And bring peppermint tea. It's lovely iced.
Do they give out stool softeners standard there? My hosp did no matter what kind of delivery you had and I learned the hard way that I should have said yes. ugh.
I think I would like knowing my due date but I'm afraid I'm not a good patient.
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RE: Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and disc... - 7/21/2009 7:34:02 AM
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Hazel2
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Brandy, great idea re veggies! And tea!!
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Do we need an UNNatural childbirth support and discussi... - 7/21/2009 6:52:10 PM
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Praying for you Hazel.
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