I had an epi and spinal, I don't think I really felt either. Compared to everything that's going on, it'll be ok. @carlymarie021 Yes you do get a catheter, you can't get up after the epi, but they do it after the epi kicks in so u can't feel it.
@amberrmariee20 a UTI sounds like the last thing you want to be dealing with at that time! I had a few traumatizing catheter experiences at a urologist a few years back. I might be peeing on the table too @midge519 !
I consider myself to be literally one of the scariest people on the planet. I was petrified of the epidural, but I knew I wanted it just in case the pain became too unbearable. I literally waited until the last minute to get one. But I didn't feel a thing other than the doctor pushing on my back. Don't worry and stress yourself out too much. You will do just fine.
I had an epidural with my first labor. It wasn't for me. I don't even remember if it hurt going in. And it definitely didn't hurt more than contractions at that point. I had pitocin with my first two but nothing for pain with #2 so it is possible. I used deep breathing, humming, focused on an object, and rocked for pain relief. I really don't think I had a catheter when I had an epidural but I do remember saying I thought I peed myself and they had to change bed pads. ..
I am going unmedicated. I have a high tolerance for pain and have been preparing myself mentally and physically. I also like the idea of being free to move around during labor. My doctor is for the epidural but has agreed to support my decision to labor naturally.
I think the best way to avoid getting pit is try to labor at home as much as possible. Basically, ignore early labor. I plan on baking a birthday cake for my boy during early labor lol
@amberrmariee20 a UTI sounds like the last thing you want to be dealing with at that time! I had a few traumatizing catheter experiences at a urologist a few years back. I might be peeing on the table too @midge519 !
A UTI after delivery is terrible ! Felt like hell !
I am going unmedicated. I have a high tolerance for pain and have been preparing myself mentally and physically. I also like the idea of being free to move around during labor. My doctor is for the epidural but has agreed to support my decision to labor naturally.
I wish you luck! I could have done it without pitocin. That's all I wanted...stupid gd.
You can do it naturally! Do a lot of research and believe in yourself. I am also more afraid of the epidural than of natural labor. See if you can take a natural childbirth class.
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A UTI after delivery is terrible ! Felt like hell !