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Valium before procedure?

VegasbbVegasbb member
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I went for my final doctor's visit before my C-section on Thursday today. I *might* have gotten a bit teary eyed and freaked out a bit (still deathly afraid of the C-section, needles, hospital, etc). I didn't *ask* for any anti-anxiety pills or anything, but my doctor suggested taking 2 mg of valium that morning to help me relax. She wasn't worried at all about it harming the baby this late in pregnancy and felt like that low of a dose was more placebo effect and would just help take the edge off. 

I'm so torn! I do have EXTREME anxiety about the procedure, but obviously would never want to hurt my baby. Any thoughts on this? 

DS1 : 10/2012
Due with B/G Twins July 2015
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Re: Valium before procedure?

  • CougFanCougFan member

    Have you taken Vallium before? The one time I did (not sure of the dose) I was a crying, sobbbing mess!  But then at the start of labor with DS1 I was given Stadol and it was really awesome ;) So knowing how you react to different drugs could be helpful here.

    Either way, it is probably being a hysterical, mess. And the Dr. would not have suggested it if it were not safe or if it weren't something they typically do.  

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  • Kie310Kie310 member
    If I have to schedule a RCS I'm hoping they will allow me something before I go in. the anxiety is already killing me & it's not even set in stone I have to have a RCS yet!
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  • valkyriemamavalkyriemama
    If you're not feeling ok with taking it you could always ask at the hospital if they could put something in your IV.  That way if you have a not good reaction they could counter it with something else. 
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  • ZimgerZimger member

    I can't help with the Valium question as I have no experience with it. However, I was also very very afraid of my c-section. It was an emergency c-section so I had very little time to come to terms with major surgery. I hate needles and was also afraid that I would do something wrong during the process that would hurt LO.

    I didn't. The needle stung (like they always do) and that was that. But I was a sobbing mess immediately before (because I didn't know what to expect). If I had to do it again I am confident that I wouldn't shed one frantic tear.

    If your doctor suggest it then I would take their advice. However, if you are uncomfortable with the recommendation it may create more stress for you. Maybe give your doctor a call and chat with him/her about it.

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  • MelleTXMelleTX member

    Take the Valium!

    They gave me Valium before embryo transfer and it was the best thing ever. the thing about Valium is that I didn't "feel" the drugs. I wasn't loopy or "high" I just didn't feel anxious.

    I have a lot of anxiety about my upcoming c-section and giving birth to twins. I asked my OB about Valium and she said absolutely. Once I get my IV, the anesthesiologist will pretty much give me whatever I want/need.  

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