Labor question

mamakayla10

is there anything else besides epidural ??

mander82

Google might know

KMW08

I bet your ob might have some answers & explanations.

AND, whatever hospital/facility you plan on birthing at, most likely has a teaching class.

carcrashheart

Not really. You can do the pain meds and not the epi, but there's no alternative to the epi that I'm aware of. I know someone that couldn't have an epi due to allergies. She did pain meds but that didn't do as much as the epi would have.

mb314

Many hospitals offer nitrous oxide (or laughing gas) for pain relief.  It works completely differently than an epidural - https://www.pregnancy.org/article/nitrous-oxide-analgesia-child-birth

There are also non-medical ways to deal with pain.  Laboring in a tub or shower can work wonders for pain relief, as can massage, meditation (Hypno babies, etc) and accupressure. 

wildflower75

mamakayla10 said:

is there anything else besides epidural ??

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=other+pain+medications+besides+epidural

missnacholover

mamakayla10 said:

is there anything else besides epidural ??

YES! There are lots of things besides epidural.

I mean, look around.  There are computers, crayons, lemons, internet message boards..

Epidurals are not the only things ever.

ssstephanie214

Yes. You also deliver the baby at the end. Depending on the hospital, you can order a sushi dinner.

MmmPopcorn

I'm not sure I understand your question, but if you are asking about pain relief methods other than epidurals, there are some options. Most hospitals offer narcotics via IV that may take the edge off. As @mb314 mentioned, some hospitals even offer nitrous oxide as a pain relief measure.

There are also med-free pain relief options like controlled breathing, laboring in a tub, and massage.

This is a conversation you need to have with your doctor, though. Not all hospitals are equipped with the same things, and your OB would be able to give you a better idea of what to expect.

absolutelymaybe

ssstephanie214 said:

Yes. You also deliver the baby at the end. Depending on the hospital, you can order a sushi dinner.

I wish so hard this was my hospital.