Help!? Epidural, yay? Or nay?

mommy2twox3 · December 2013

I was terrified to get my epidural with my son. They do give you the numbing shot which did make me jump a little, felt like a bee sting. I was so scared that I would be paralyzed lol. After the numbing shot that tingled a little they did the epidural & all I felt was pressure. I'm tiny, 110lbs tiny and the biggest wimp when it comes to needles, so I understand you being scared. But it's worth it, I promise.

Mjshell · December 2013

I only had an epidural (or any drugs) with one of mine and wouldn't do it ever again. Didn't help pain and was more scary than everything else.

Rrrrrachel · December 2013

I think whether or not it's worth it is completely subjective and varies from person to person and even labor to labor. Like pp pointed out sometimes they don't even work, and it's not a decision you have to make right now.

rockstarlaw · December 2013

Rogue237 said:

rockstarlaw said:

I'm not looking to be a hero. Give me the epi!

Yeah - those of us doing natural are just in it for the medals.

Don't be silly. Real heroes don't get medals. They get keys to the city. Didn't you follow San Francisco's Batkid?!

Rogue237 · December 2013

rockstarlaw said:

rockstarlaw said:

I'm not looking to be a hero. Give me the epi!

Yeah - those of us doing natural are just in it for the medals.

Don't be silly. Real heroes don't get medals. They get keys to the city. Didn't you follow San Francisco's Batkid?!

Natural or not, I'll never be as cool as Batkid.

Marusika · December 2013

I`ve read a lot of birth stories and some moms who`we chosen the epi complain about another problem... They tell that the epi numbed them so they couldn`t push properly and the baby was in fetal distress so the doctors had to use a vacuum, a forceps or even make a C-section...

What do you think about that?

Teresa1896 · December 2013

ColleenSwerb said:
Becoming paralyzed never even entered my mind about the epi.....

Seriously. And I can freak myself out over just about anything.... But this didn't even occur to me

RebeccaY1 · December 2013

Personally, I'm opting for a natural birth over an epidural. That's a very personal decision that everyone has to make. I have various reasons for not wanting an epidural that has nothing to do with possible paralysis. I would read about the various birthing options and educate yourself.

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