My fear of needles could be a problem?

[ANewMother]

So about two days ago I had two needles poked into me, one for flu and one for my first disease test. My biggest problem: I have a fear for needles and was informed I would have to get more needles poked into me after 30 weeks. I'm 21 weeks now, but I'll have to face my fear apparently. The thing is I tend to faint and cry when someone puts needles near me. I have tried talking to my sister who is helping me, but she told me to stop being a baby and suck it up.... I can't help it, needles are scary.

My question: is there anyway I could tell my obgyn this so we can try something or am I going to be told to suck it up and take the needles even though I tend to faint?

And yes, this is a real phobia, and I have it. It really *****, because I know I need some vaccines here and there along with tests. I'm just hoping there could be a way around it or a better way of coping with it, I have tried distractions, but I can still feel the needle and it makes me tense BADLY(I even cry sometimes) because... Well... Needle going into me, big or small.

[jjolfert]

I look away when they bring the needle out. I just don't like seeing it going into my arm. Yiu can talk to your doctor about some kind of anti-anxiety meds you can try that are pregnancy safe. Lots of blood tests during pregnancy, sorry to say.  

[mamichalke]

I have the same fear. I have passed out several times due to having to get shots/needles. Mine is more mental.... the more I think about it the worse it is. So I've learned that I have to have someone there with me and i tell the nurse/doctor not to tell me when they are going to stick me. Just do it.  I also freak out when i have to get the iv put in during induction.  So i make them put this sleeve thing on over it so I can't see the tub coming out of my arm. it helps. You just have to figure out what works best for you to mentally get through it.

[19youngmommy19]

What I always did when I was getting a needle was not to look close my eyes and plug music in my ears

[super_mama22]

Idk what docs are doing in different areas of the world these days but I'm 16+4 weeks and I have only had my blood drawn. My first pregnancy was a blood draw at 12 week's and my epidural. I don't get the flu shots but I know for a fact they have mist vaccine that goes up ur nose for the flu.

[shaymich2015]

I was deathly scared of vomiting and would have a full blown panic attack and pass out when I would even get nauseous but since I've had severe vomiting my entire pregnancy I've gotten over it a little... needles are only scary for a minute or two. Just close your eyes and take a deep breath. It'll be over before you know it!

[AshleyB1221]

Unfortunately you will need lots of blood work and vaccines throughout your pregnancy, and when you go on to deliver. I would just try some good breathing techniques to keep you calm or engage in a conversation so that your mind is occupied while they are doing it. Just keep your head turned away and it will be over before you know it!!

[Kathy2015]

There's nothing you can do. Im sorry you are so afraid but there's nothing to fear but a little pinch or burn feeling and then it's over.

[ashhhleyp]

There is nothing else you can do. I'm terrified of needles/shots and I've gotten my blood drawn from my veins so many times while being pregnant. I'd never done it before. I would never let me regular Dr. I know now that it doesn't hurt but I'm still scared. I just look away and it's over before I know it. I even got an epidural last week.. Proud of myself.

[ANewMother]

If there's no way to fix it, its fine! I'll just continue to try and see what I can do myself if there's nothing anyone else could do. :)