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Epidural or no?
Im wondering what u ladies are planning on doing. This is my first baby but there is no way I will use epidural or spinal block. Ive researched the topic alot and the risks are so great. And I saw the study said only 67 out of a thousand women have adverse reactions/problems but im not interested in being number 66! Im interested in getting a midwife and trying for a natural birth but will do systemic drugs if I feel unable to deal. I wonder do any of u feel that epidurals are accepted by women without being fully aware of the risks? Or that hospitals shouldnt b so quick to give them out? Or do you think there is no prob?
You have to realize that when you say the women here haven't educated themselves on the risks of epidurals, you're mistaken! Most of us have given birth at least once, if not several times, and have a fairly good running knowledge of pain relief options during delivery. Many of us have even had epidurals, which gives us a pretty good place of experience to speak from.
And actually being sedated IS riskier...but for the baby, not you.
Just remember that we all have different opinions and experiences, and you shouldn't insult someone because they have one different than your own :-).
And actually being sedated IS riskier...but for the baby, not you.
Just remember that we all have different opinions and experiences, and you shouldn't insult someone because they have one different than your own :-).
actually studies show that epidurals can increase the number of women who have complications, need to have episiotomy, & need to have forceps help the babies come out. I agree that there is a small percent of risks to most things in life. But also we have to realize that when they tell us 67 out of a 1000 that is based on their studies, where they have their best doctors, who do this routinely performing the procedure. In real life we do not have those conditions which automatically raises the risk. I also think that the epidural could be good for women who do need them. But I do not think most women do. They just do not want to deal with the pain. I know a lot of women and girls who've had babies and they are not aware of the risks at all! But I'm happy to hear that you recovered so fast from your back labor. I've heard that is really brutal
It's not just a few hours of pain relief. Not all women can handle the pain of labour. I had over 36 hours of active labour (back labour) little to no sleep, no food and a pregnancy were I was already beyond exhausted. I spent 9 months vomiting all day, everyday and it takes a huge toll on your body. My daughter was face up and tilted, making it even more difficult to push her out. It's easy to say now that you'll do something, but until you have been in labour you have no idea what will happen.
You stated it yourself. The risks CAN cause this, but it doesn't mean it will. Natural birth carries the same risks. There are also dozens of other factors that influence this. Baby could be large than expected, mother isn't pushing properly, baby won't drop, etc etc. You can look anything and everything on the web, but final figures don't tell you the additional information needed to say that it is only one thing that causes it.
You stated it yourself. The risks CAN cause this, but it doesn't mean it will. Natural birth carries the same risks. There are also dozens of other factors that influence this. Baby could be large than expected, mother isn't pushing properly, baby won't drop, etc etc. You can look anything and everything on the web, but final figures don't tell you the additional information needed to say that it is only one thing that causes it.
My hospital does not work with midwives, and there are no birthing centers in my area. I also am far away from the hospital, so a home birth has higher risks for me, although I would love one. I am lucky that the nurses at my hospital are pretty much working as midwives, and are all for natural birthing if that's what one wants. The thing is, they also believe that we are in control of what we do want, and they would never insult or belittle an woman who feels they need that pain relief. It may not be just a few hours...it may be 24 hours or longer for some women. I happened to be lucky and quick, but that is not the norm. Since I am quick I don't elect for the pain relief, but if I was in labor for more than 24 hours I can not honestly say what I would do. Pain has a strange way of altering our feelings and beliefs when we are exposed to it for a period of time. I dn't believe that most women don't need pain meds. I think that childbirth is an amazing experience, and some may need that relief to enjoy their births. To each her own.
I am surprised you could have the option of being sedated for a c-section, the hospitals here won't sedate mom for one unless it is a critical emergency, as it is risky for baby. It is also risky for you, some people have terrible reactions to anesthesia. My brother aspirated and ended up on a ventilator for 3 months with Staph pneumonia after being sedated for a routine 1 hour procedure. He almost died and had permanent damage to his lungs which in the future did attribute to his premature death. It was a procedure that could have been done without him being sedated at all.
I am surprised you could have the option of being sedated for a c-section, the hospitals here won't sedate mom for one unless it is a critical emergency, as it is risky for baby. It is also risky for you, some people have terrible reactions to anesthesia. My brother aspirated and ended up on a ventilator for 3 months with Staph pneumonia after being sedated for a routine 1 hour procedure. He almost died and had permanent damage to his lungs which in the future did attribute to his premature death. It was a procedure that could have been done without him being sedated at all.
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