epidural ? for those who already have children

[evelyn_]

Epidural for those who have children, what is your opinion on it? how did it feel? Do you recommend it?

[evelyn_]

You guys have been such a big help , i was so nervous till i read all of you guys post once again thanks so much .

[sweetvegetable]

I've had two babies and no epidural. My second was completely drug free. I found that as long as you're not anxious and tense, contractions are not unmanageable. If you are scared of them, probably better to get an epidural.

[awic3]

I had an epidural with my first pregnancy and had no problems. Getting poked with the huge needle sucked but I literally slept the entire labor after that point until it was almost time to push. I was able to feel the need to push and only ended up pushing for about 10 minutes. I'll be doing it again with this pregnancy.

[mommaDof3]

I don't know any other way. I've never had any bad side effects that some women can get. You obviously don't feel any pain which is the pint and a huge bonus but you are also confined to your bed from the time you get it until it wears off aftwr delivery which for me was just a few hours. It wasn't a huge deal since I wasn't out running a marathon or anything immediately after. It made me take the rest I needed. It's obviously a pesos all choice but I recommend it. :)

[schenner2]

I went naturally my first time and plan to again.  As much as it hurt, i felt every second of my little girl coming into the world. That being said i have a high pain tolerance so my mind might be different if i didnt handle pain well.  

[DJRob17]

I've had 2 natural births with no pain relief and I've had 1 birth with a self controlled epidural, which is basically much smaller doses of it and you press a button when you need it. So each push of the button only last about an hour but once I had bub I was able to get up and walk around and have a shower fairly quickly. I had a great experience with it and I will most likely request a self controlled epidural again this time around

[carterclan]

I personally don't want another epidural.  When I had mine I was exhausted and needed unfortunately I ended up with a severe uti. My 2nd baby I went into denial I was in labour had our boy in 6 hrs from start to finish recovery 10 times quicker 2nd time around.  Im aiming for denial again this time.

[mommaG_4]

I've had an epidural 3 times. The first time it helped with contractions, but when it came time for delivery I felt all the pain of pushing my baby out. The next 2 times they worked well. No pain. I was able to feel pressure when I needed to push, but no pain. I would definitely get it again.

[3bgirls15]

I have had two and they were both positive experiences. I was able to enjoy the anticipation of being about to meet my baby and the moment of delivery. I was fine with not feeling pushing lol. I healed quickly both times and was out and about the same week even with a few stitches. I did have some lower back pain  for a day or two from where the needle went in, but I would take it any day over the crazy intense pain of labor. Of course it differs for everyone but I would recommend it!

[MelB317]

In most cases I've heard they're great...but they can get botched like mine was...he end up jabbing me in the bone 4 times before getting it in, while everyone in the room was yelling at me to hold still (which is not easy to do when your getting a huge needle rammed into bone)...I then got lectured by a nurse that I should be feeling pressure not pain, I then told her through tears that I knew the difference and I was in PAIN (worse then the contractions at that point)...after all that it didn't even work,I ended up feeling everything...by the time they realized more drugs had no effect I was already at 8 cm and the contractions were too strong and frequent that I couldn't hold still long enough for them to redo it...he later told me that I had thick tendons and he couldn't "feel" anything...he was probably just bad at epidurals but I am now terrified to get another one

[evelyn_]

This is my first child , i'm beyond nervous but i know i won't take pain very well but im only 15 weeks pregnant.

[neya85]

I had my first with an epidural and second without. I honestly enjoyed labor without better then with it. Yes it took the pain away but I really couldnt tell if I was pushing or not and healed a lot slower. It does vary for each person. I know I wont be getting one with this baby. I liked being able to get up and move around afterwards and feeling more alert and it really does depend on your pain tolerance.

[CrystalnRicky]

I agree with both ladies i also uave two kids and i had one ill be getting one with this baby as well its so worth it you can enjoy the birth of your baby in comfort instead of pain.

[LaurenC86]

Epidurals are a God send if you ask me. One minute I'm in excruciating pain from contractions, and the next I was like "What contraction?" Lol.. I would definitely recommend to any woman to have one. Makes the whole experience much more bearable and actually enjoyable.  

[anclarke23]

It was worth it for me... The pain of the contractions make the epidural feel like nothing, and once it kicked in I was in heaven compares to how it felt before... I have two kids and had an epidural with both. Now I'm 37 weeks with my 3rd and I'll be getting another one lol