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Vaginal birth with epidural

erissimierissimi member
in September 2015 Moms
hi momies. I am going to give birth this month for the first time. My ob told me i am going to have vaginal birth with epidural. Does any of you did like this? Can you explain please, is this a pain relieve way? Thank you
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Re: Vaginal birth with epidural

  • alyjmacalyjmac member
    Have you discussed that when you go into labor you want pain relief ? It is an option for pain relief but doesn't make sense that your OB would just tell you that's what you're getting.
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  • erissimierissimi member
    He explained me that it's a pain relieve option and I agreee with that, but as it is the first time for me, I am afraid about birth and just wanted that someone of you can share her experience.
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  • JessicaS0914JessicaS0914 member
    So that we can give accurate advice, are you in the U.S.?
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  • erissimierissimi member
    No, i live in europe
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  • erissimierissimi member
    Thank you for sharing :)
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  • booksandcleverness81booksandcleverness81 member
    No one can force you to have an epidural if you do not want one. It is a choice available for pain relief, so if you are in labor and you decide you can't handle the pain then by all means ask for one. But know that if you do not want one and wish to give birth naturally that is also your choice to make, not your doctor's.
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  • KissMeImScottishKissMeImScottish member
    Just worth mentioning, I think, that there ARE some medical reasons that encourage the epidural for health reasons, aside from pain relief. I don't know your situation, but know that one of the side effects of an epidural CAN be that it causes a drop in blood pressure. In most women, this would be considered a side effect, but in women with chronic or gestational hypertension, this can be the desired effect and actually make giving birth safer if it moderates blood pressure. It also can be advisable to receive one if, for whatever reason, the doctor believes a c-section might be decidedly in the cards (such as in the case of an attempted VBAC). If the epidural is already placed, it can make the c-section much easier if it comes to is, meaning that mom doesn't have to be knocked out if baby is in distress or another emergency situation arises.

    Just a couple things to consider as to why a doctor may be pushing for one, aside from pain relief.
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  • str13str13 member
    An epidural is put in with a needle. It's stuck into a place between your vertebrae in your back. The needle is then removed leaving a little tube in place. This little tube is what gives you the medicine. It does help with pain relief. But it can be offered for other reasons.
    For myself, my OB told me that because baby was breech I would need an epidural as soon as labor started because I'd have to have a c-section. Otherwise I'd have to be put to sleep.
    (My baby flipped before time and came so fast there was no time for an epidural.)
    I think you should ask your doctor about epidurals, that way he could explain what you could expect and what options you have.
    I've had two vaginal births with epidural. Each time mine worked well.
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