Labour

[Mellyson]

I'm a first time mommy and will be delivering my first baby Agust 21. I'm scared..I hear its one of the worst pains a women goes throu, yet worth it :) but my question is "would it make a difference if I get the epidura shot? I heard it just numbs the lower part of your body but not that much. Than I hear others that it does." I also hear from my mom and mother in law that I shouldn't and I should do it natural. I dont know what to do. I kind of dont wanna do the shot just because I also heard it causes back pain later on in life and plus every time I've gotten shots to numb me (example dentice) it never numbs me or works. It is p roblably waay different than the shot they give you for labor but I just need some help and sugestions. I wanna hear from other moms that have gone through this I'm kind of scared too...

[McSpazz]

With my first I had an epidural and my doctor gave it to me right away. I want in pain or anything but they were anyway on the floor and said I could receive whenever I was ready. So I went ahead and got the epidural at a 5. It wasn't until it was time to push that I felt anything. I was not in pain. Quite literally felt like I took a poo. I know sounds super gross and how could I compare that to having my child. But that's the best way I can describe my experience. I pushed for 30 minutes and cracked jokes the entire time. My son was even stuck and almost too big. No pain. And I'm defiantly getting another epidural.

But it's up to you. This is your body and your experience. Do not let anyone try to convince you to do something you're not comfortable with. If you want an epidural get an epidural and trek everyone to stuck it if they disagree. Because you are not then and this is not their experience. If you decide to do it naturally without the epidural than make sure it is because that is what you want. You know your body and yourself the best. Do what is best for you. :)

[Claudia15]

This is my third baby it does hurt but it all depends on the body if it will react on you, I got the epidural with my second one and I didn't feel nothing at all. Good luck its all worth it to see your little blessing on the way.

[thompsona0815]

The epidural isn't a shot, it's actually a catheter which means a small tube. That is placed in your spine and then medicine is pushed through the catheter to give relief. It's up to you on what you want to do. My mom and family want me to take the epidural but I want a natural birth. The epidural makes baby groggy after delivery which isn't the beat for breastfeeding which is something I'm hoping for.

[kendralis]

Here is some expert information on getting an epidural as well as some advice on going natural (click on "nonmedical comfort measures" in the first graf) from MedHelp.org and the I'm Expecting app. You'll find this in Week 36. Hopefully it helps you make up your own mind about what's right for you and your baby!

https://www.medhelp.org/pregnancy-health/articles/All-About-Epidurals/2248

[mommyof2112316]

This is my second kid and I plan on going natural again. I did it with my first. The pain was horrible but it was worth it. I think you can do whatever you would want but for me natural was the best I wouldn't want to miss all the pains and feeling how labor feel. Its just all up to you when your giving birth. I heard the epidural messes up your back

[linalinko]

I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my third. With my first, I took the epidural almost immediately when labor started because my uterus went crazy and wouldn't give me a break between contractions. Unfortunately it didn't numb my belly, just my legs but I'm thinking that's the fault of the person who did the epidural for me. With my second, I got the epidural way later, around 7cm and it worked so well for me. I could still feel the urge to push and by the time I started pushing, the epidural had worn off a little bit so it was painful! But very quick. Honestly I'm planning on taking it again because I just can't seem to handle the pain.. yes I do have back pain after pregnancy but it's usually more from me being hunched over breastfeeding than the epidural. Good luck hun! Whatever you choose, just pray and God will take care of the rest :)

[EmaleeJoy]

Its all a personal choice, some people say it makes labor slower to get it but it actually relaxed my body much more and made things work faster (i have a friend who was the same) and I wouldn't have done it without it because I had such bad back labor. The epidural makes you numb enough to not feel the pain of the contractions but you can still feel the pressure so that you know when to push! Also, it will still hurt but thats a given with child birth. Im such a wuss with pain but I would have a million babies if I could, its truly the most amazing and incredible thing and its only temporary, you forget the second the baby comes out (:

[Emilycuello92]

Ok first things first you always have to remember that YOU ARE the one that will be going through the pain NO ONE else. My mom also tried to tell me not to get the epidural and go natural but I could only get to 6 centimeters and couldn't take it anymore. It helped me SO MUCH!! I won't lie to u tho. It does cause back pain sometimes but nothing too major!  Labor is definitely a scary thing but trust me girl it is all so worth it once u see your baby. My second daughter is also due on the 21st of August and I can't lie I am a little scared of the whole labor process again but u have to go in like a soldier and know that once it's all over it was all worth it :) congrats

[faith20]

The same question and concerns you have I have also because I will also be delivering my fist child.