Anyone else in constant fear of birth? I have roughly 10 weeks give or take left and I’m extremely nervous about pain not feeling the epidural or the spinal tap not working right away if I have c section and I’ve heard you can feel tugging ,does that hurt? Is the epidural painful? Dreading a lot right now
WeMoms
12 Mar 2024
When the epidural did not work...
The panic is real—you've been given an epidural and despite everything, the pain is still there.
- We've all heard at least one of those stories.
- Because yes, we have to admit that sometimes the epidural might not work.
- But rest assured, these cases remain rare and the medical profession has different techniques to help ease the pain.
- A new injection, a change of position, an alternative pain management system... do not hesitate to inform the medical team that manages your delivery so that they can offer you an alternative solution as soon as possible.
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Brianna
2 Dec 2023
Epidural or no Epidural? Background story: This is my third and last baby I am having and I had an epidural with the last two but I was thinking about not doing epidural this time. But I am indecisive! Please help!
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I had an epidural with my last 3 pregnancies, and I was also thinking about doing it natural this time! Last time, the epidural didn't work as it was supposed to. I actually had a whole post about my story with the epidural and why I am choosing to do natural this time, so I'll copy and paste it so you can see my story 😊⤵️⤵️⤵️
2 Dec 2023
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I'm thinking about giving birth without the epidural. I used it with my last three children, and it worked well with my daughters. However, with my son, it was a nightmare. They had to take me off the epidural when I was dilated at a 10 because I could not feel any contractions in order to push and the electronic fetal monitoring device strapped to my belly wasn't picking up my contractions. I have switched my doctor and hospital since then, and my new doctor said I do not have to wear the electronic monitoring device strapped around my belly this time around unless I get the epidural. Therefore, I think I'm going to tough it out and do it all natural.
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Basically, the fetal monitoring device strapped to my belly was also a pain as I could not even move without the nurses having to come in every 5 minutes to adjust the monitor. It made laboring a living hell as I felt like I was stuck in a bed the entire time. However, my doctor said if I do it naturally, I don't have to use that monitor or an IV, which restricts movement to the max!
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Momof4
3 Oct 2023
Tried no epidural..... water broke.... got epidural lol. Currently 5cm and waiting...
Mani
Ouu congratulations mommmyyyyy💕💕💙💙
3 Oct 2023
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Adricka Wilson
Shit I’m over this today my due date and this boy doesn’t want to come out been hospital since 7am and they sent me home still 1cm good luck to you though
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Tiaira
28 Jun 2023
I got a charlie horse this morning when I was waking up and started stretching my legs out. I started just trying to roll and massage the pain away and it was NOT working. I say that to say all I learned is I’ll definitely be getting that epidural 😅😩
Briana
I got one the other day in the morning soon as I got up too n boyyyy I was sort of loud but I was fighting that pain.
28 Jun 2023
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Tiaira
Like omg is the charlie horse fighting back or something that pain be ready to take me out 😂
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Zarah
1 Jun 2023
Question(For non first time mommas): Is it true that Epidural has side effects or cause arthritis, or is this just a myth? Would it be best not to take it? And is there anyway we can prepare our body to give birth without epidural so it's not too painful? I read comments of other moms who already gave birth about the bad side of epidural, so I wanted to know more....
Ninaa
It’s different for everyone really
1 Jun 2023
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Caliann
It just depend on that person health… I had 4 kids n had epidural each child and I am completely fine no issues … u can try a lot of things to prepare yourself but u have to find out what works for u because I walked, exercise, use birthing balls , ate certain foods to try to help had plenty of sex n ect n with all 4 of my kids , they was ready to come out but I never dilated.
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Destiny
31 Mar 2023
After 30 hours of labor and 4 hours of pushing they determined he was not only facing the wrong way but he was stuck. At first epidural was not working my whole left side felt every contraction so they did it again. Ended up having to get a c section! It was worth all the pain. My baby boy is here 8 lbs 10 oz 20 and a 1/2 inches .
Kinng's 👑 Mommy 💙🧸
Congratulations 🎉 ❤️
31 Mar 2023
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Destiny
Thank you 🫶🏽
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Mommato1
5 Mar 2023
So I had to crave n get the epidural, I was having back labor and my pain scale when I was 4cm felt like I was at 10cm I couldn’t even breathe. But here’s the kicker I had to get this damn epidural TWICE because the first anesthesiologist put it in wrong and only numbed half of my body and I could still EVERYTHING but now things look like it’s finally fully working
Kashmirs Mommy ❤️
My anesthesiologist did the same and took him a hr in a half just to fuck up I cried so bad at 8CM and begged them to redo it so when morning shift came in he ripped it out and got it back in, in like 5 mins and gave me a double dose
5 Mar 2023
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Enjoy your rest mama
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Kristen
15 Feb 2023
This epidural is working wonders. Feeling a lot of pressure on my butt, hoping I'm dilated more so we're closer to meeting this sweet boy.
Triecey
You shouldn’t be feeling anything!. Did you just get the epidural?.
15 Feb 2023
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Brittany
Not true u will still feel pressure and eventually urge to push. It’s just not pain.
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Alecia
20 Aug 2022
Water broke and I’m 5cm dilated.. this IV medication and epidural are working wonders. Baby’s coming on his original due date!
Lucy
Congratulations 🎉❤️
20 Aug 2022
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Lucy
Did you have contractions before your water broke?
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Olivia
14 Jun 2022
had my sweet baby all natural because the epidural would not take. would not recommend natural to anyone with anxiety lol!! i literally thought i was going to die. i’m not even joking in the slightest!!! worst pain of my life. if u are getting an epidural do not wait to go to the hospital. !
Ebony
Ah I’m so sorry to hear you had a painful experience 😮💨 and What do you mean when you say the epidural would not take ?
14 Jun 2022
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Shanta
Congratulations 🎈🎊🍾🎉
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