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 34 wks & Having a little freak out, Getting a bit nervous about labour/birth |
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Hi guys. I've been pretty calm about birth until now but as its getting closer and I start reading more about birth I'm getting more nervous. I'm a wus with pain so m plan has always been to get an epidural, but I don't know whether that will just make it not horrific, or whether it really will remove the pain. Or will there still be lots of pain before I go to the hospital and get the Epi?
Any advice from mums much appreciated as this is #1 for me!Thanks |
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Just go in with an open mind, I am a wuss when it comes to pain too and I knew I would have the pethidine and i thought it would be great but it only did so much....
I was a bit hesitant to have an epidural but was open to it but when it got too much i couldnt wait any longer I needed it and it was heaven  I was worried a little as I have a spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae) in my lower back but it wasnt a problem at all..I am 25 weeks with number two and will welcome an epi again... I went in with an idea of how I wanted things to go and it didnt but I was calm and had a flexible approach.. whatever it took to make sure bubs was healthy.. best of luck  It will all be worth it
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misse10 34 wks & Having a little freak out 10/04/2012, 09:22 PM
Chevrechou The best thing you can do is let go of your fears.... 10/04/2012, 09:29 PM follies I am at 37 weeks and my plan is lots of gas (from ... 10/04/2012, 09:31 PM wickle pickle Don't worry about it - easier said than done, ... 10/04/2012, 09:44 PM lizb87 i can honestly say out of my group of friends 7/8 ... 10/04/2012, 09:50 PM Shady Lane Unfortunately everyone's experience of labour ... 10/04/2012, 10:17 PM suzy-c I was going to post longer, but Shady Lane said ev... 10/04/2012, 10:57 PM Paddlepop I had an induction for my daughter's birth and... 11/04/2012, 01:39 AM Carmen02 All labours are different Ive had 3 and they wher... 11/04/2012, 06:31 AM Mum2OneDS Yeah I agree that every birth experience can be di... 11/04/2012, 08:25 AM Nut Personally I think the best approach is to just go... 11/04/2012, 10:25 AM mayahlb Nut has given some very good advice. Labor is diff... 11/04/2012, 10:38 AM HANI I have a low pain threshold too. I cry right throu... 12/04/2012, 05:55 PM
Mum2OneDS Yes I agree with Hani. I personally wont wait and... 13/04/2012, 08:35 AM |
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