Walking Epidura?

[lousil]

I was wondering if anyone on here as had a walking epidural and if so if they could tell me a little about it? I have been waying my options on what I want to do if I take any kind of pain relief. Thanks in advance for answers!!!

[Flickan]

Mine wouldnt do it :'( it stunk cuz I ended up with a blood clot scare. Between a long labor and 7 hours of pushing to end up with a c section, my bottom half was gone for almost 24 hours.

[havincinco]

Ok, this is the first I'd heard of it too. Interesting. ...

[twinsmamarae]

My hospital does them.. im considering it bc i will have free roam of the l&d area and not be confined to a bed.. plus my doc recommended it bc youre able to get up and move sooner after the birth as well..

[twinsmamarae]

No prob!  Found links to other forums that women commented their experiences on.. im sure youll find some too!

[lousil]

Thats what ive been reading on google and if they do a walking epidural they want let you walk around you are still confined to bed. You can still feel your legs and move them though. I guess it's something I will have to talk to the anethesiologist when I go to see what they do and don't do. Thanks for the info! Good Luck to you all!!!

[Flickan]

Most birthing centers and hospitals won't do a walking epidural anymore due to liability issues if you fall. So once you get an epidural, you are stuck in bed.

[lousil]

I will look on google. Thank you twinsmamarae!

[twinsmamarae]

The only difference with a regular epidural and walking epidural is hiw far they insert the cathter into your spinal cavity and the amt/ type of meds they give you.. one numbs you completely and is a 'spinal block' epidural and the other is just pain meds going into your spine instead of a vein. Id like to hear some stories from women whove had a w.e. but im thinking its rarely used if people havent even heard of it.. we cld prob find stories on google though @lousil

[loobylou186]

Me either never heard of a walking epidural.i always thought epidurals were injected into your back which numbed everything from the waist down.ive never had an epidural as I like to get out of hospital straight away.

[4thonecoming]

I've never heard of a walking epidural

[lousil]

I guess so lol! Maybe someone that's had one will answer soon.

[twinsmamarae]

I think were being ignored lol

[lousil]

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[twinsmamarae]

Bump! Id like to hear about this too bc im considering it  too!

[lousil]

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