do epidurals hurt?

[mrs_rothwell]

How did it make you feel ...how far up were you numb..im a ftm and i have bad anxiety i dont want any meds that will make me loopy or anything like that.

[sweetlyon]

I had epidurals for both of my children and will again for this pregnancy. The most I felt was a cold sensation go down my back but it was not painful at all. Compared to the contractions I was feeling it was a walk in the park. I thanked the doctor over and over again. I had no side effects or felt druggy it was just relief. I was able to relax my body and and actually talk to people. Don't worry.  

[vsam_88]

Ive had 3 and my contractions are so bad I never felt it so I dont think they hurt lol

[mrs_rothwell]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences ! Its helped

[melanie2508]

Just makes the pain go away from tummy down to toes no weird side effects u feel 100% normal.  It didn't hurt to get one the contractions hurt like heck. I give so much props to the moms who go natural.

[Blkbeauty07]

I had one with my second son....when they give it to you, you hve to sit up in the fetal position(so they can see your spine) You feel a slight burn when they inject it (only last for a few seconds). I was numb from under my brest all the way down, I couldn't lift my feet to push! For me it wore off shortly after the delivery, ( I was up walking to the bathroom).