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anyone had or planning on having a walking epidural?

fabulistbridefabulistbride member
in 2nd Trimester
just curious as to how it is/what impacted your decision...
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Re: anyone had or planning on having a walking epidural?

  • Tulip370Tulip370 member
    Are you watching Discovery Health right now?  I was just thinking about posting a similar topic!
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  • fabulistbridefabulistbride member
    yep! i'm wondering if my hospital even offers it and if it's worth it. i like the idea of being more mobile before pushing...
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  • Tulip370Tulip370 member

    imagefabulistbride:
    yep! i'm wondering if my hospital even offers it and if it's worth it. i like the idea of being more mobile before pushing...

    I agree.  At least it is good to know that if it doesn't work the first time, you can get another one.

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  • chazlewochazlewo member
    I'd love to if I feel that I need an epidural, but our hospital does not offer it. blast.
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  • sadiwestsadiwest
    What is it?
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  • OregonMamaOregonMama
    When I had dd I had an intrathecal, which is often referred to as a walking epidural.  I loved that I was still able to get up and walk around but that it eased the pain.  It did wear off and since it's a single shot instead of a line put in, they had to give me another shot.  But I felt better being able to feel my legs. 
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  • fabulistbridefabulistbride member
    from my understanding, it's less meds but still inserted in the back. lets you walk around instead of bed restriction. i'm going to have to do further research to see if my hospital offers it and if it's something i'm gonna try and do but it does sound like a nice option...
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  • funnibabyfunnibaby member

    I work in L&D as a Tech and in 3 1/2 years, I've never even heard of a walking epidural.

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  • CaileyhcCaileyhc
    I think they sounds like a great alternative to a full epidural.  I wouldn't like the feeling of the full epidural, but doubt I'll be able to stand the pain without something!
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