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I'm freaked about having It any suggestions
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1835206 tn?1414772252
The process of getting on sounds daunting, but it really isn't bad. You won't feel a thing!
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I had it with 4 of my kids it wasn't painful but yea I have some back problems but I am getting it again :)
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When I had my first I choose after 7hrs to have one because I couldnt bare the pain anymore! It didnt hurt and it was awesome! I didnt have any pain at all and I was totally aware of what was going on the whole time I held my baby straight away after she was born! This time around I will be putting it into my birth plan again iF I feel I need it!
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Well if you are worried about it maybe its a sign... You dont have to have one if you are really worried about it, there are lots of other options.  Good luck
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Wait to get it until your contractions are really bad, then you wont care what it feels like- you'll just be glad to have relief! :)
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7607165 tn?1395780125
I had my three boys with epidural its fine just hate the back pain I felt now im pregnant and may try nitrous oxide its safe and u dont feel pain or dizzy afterwards considering trying it ask about it. Gd luck
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I'm so small framed I just scared It going to hurt and they are not going to do It right
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6791550 tn?1392365553
I got 1 w both of my kids & getting 1 w dis one...Had no side effects...they r pain savers trust me...the only thing I hated was my legs were numb till it wore off
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Like the others said they don't hurt but their are risks associated with them. There are also other pain relief options available. Next OB visit have your doctor explain your options. :-)
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7149874 tn?1391445219
Nope doesn't hurt but some ppl do have side effects from it. Like me i have real bad sharp pains every now n then. Got it with my first but not with my 2&3.
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7287091 tn?1389849900
They do not hurt at all
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Hi I had one with my first child I can honestly say it was fine.
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