Pregnancy Medications: Epi
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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?
Asked by R.S. from Boston
on May 1, 2009
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I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I want...
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- Studies show it is best to wait and let the baby decide when is the right time to be born. The baby is the one that initiates the labor in his or her own time. The b...
- I had all three natural 2 were induced and i did it natural
- I don't know how common it is.... but I was induced and I didn't have an epi. I was afraid it would make me immobile. I do know that being induced (getting the pitos...
Pain Meds. for Labor- What Did You Like?
Asked by S.D. from Fort Collins
on January 9, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I would love a buncha information from you all on what everyone used to relieve the pain of labor (other then an epidural).
I am hoping to do a totally ...
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- It looks like you have a lot of responses!! Congrats, this is such an exciting time!! I don't have any experience with the TENS unit, but I can speak from my experienc...
- I have had four kids. All epidural free. But I did have (I don't know the name) but I was told it was like an extra strength dose of Ibuprofen. It just took the edg...
- Ahhh pain meds. The problem with planning for pain meds. is that you have no idea how intense the pain may or may not be. Me, I screamed when I felt my hip bones pus...
Non-medicated Childbirth?
Asked by C.S. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2008
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I am getting ready to have my third child (end of Oct), and would like to do some research on having a non- medicated delivery. Can anyone recommend some books, videos...
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
How Did You Decide on Which Pain Medication to Use During Delivery?
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on January 29, 2008
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I am expecting my first child in April and having a difficult time deciding which, if any, pain medication(s) to use. My initial plan is to use an epidural, however I...
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- My first son was actually born by c-section, and my other two boys were natural births. Have faith in your body and the amazing process that childbirth is. It wasn't ...
- Wow T., popular post! First off: I think it's really important for women to know that epidurals use bipovocaine (a cocaine derivative) which does indeed affect mat...
- T., Your strong enough to not use the epidural, just coach your self to handle it . My mother was the best coach ever, she would tell me " Do you want a little pain ...
Non-Medicated Delivery with Induction
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on April 21, 2009
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I am currently a week and one day past my estimated due date with my first baby and have already been told by the doctor that the baby will be a healthy size (he was e...
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- Congrats on the new little man in your life! I had my second child two weeks ago and chose a low dose epidural - I highly recommend. It is safer for baby and you are...
- i had a non-medicated delivery but not an induction. anyways, i thought of it this way... the pain will be over ... this too shall pass... i can do this... good luc...
- I've heard that it's incredibly painful... can't even find words for it. My contractions were double as strong with an induction as normal. I felt them through my ep...
Epidural Vs. IV Pain Meds.. or Both..
Asked by M.M. from Lake Charles
on October 17, 2011
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First off I want to say I'm NOT soliciting opinoins on natural child birth.. It's no one's business but mine and my husbands so if you're going to comment on my choice...
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- A well timed epidural can be a wonderful thing. I didn't like IV meds. They made me too tired, and not able to deal with the pain (that I could still feel). My ...
- I sure do understand your quandry. I thought with my first birth that I would try to do without the epidural to see how far I could go without pain meds. Ha!! I was...
- I tried the pain meds too. "Like a glass of wine" NOT more like 3 martinis, and as other people said, I was just out of it and aware of being in pain,without having th...
Overdue Pregnancy - to Induce or Not to Induce?
Asked by C.H. from Philadelphia
on June 9, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
Could any of you share your experiences with getting your labors induced? I'm 7 days overdue today and my doctors want to induce me tomorrow morning. I was...
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- C., My son was actually 2 weeks early (I was sick and coughed hard enough to break my water!). And I don't have personal experience with induction. BUT my person...
- For me....it was a hard labor, but it was my first and I really had nothing to compare to it. Anyway, I was not dilated and the doctor said induction, becuase they wou...
- I have 3 little ones and the earliest came at 9 days late - after an induction. My latest was 15 days late. They really won't let you go past 14 days because they begi...
Allergic to Dogs After Pregnancy? Tips and Advice!!!
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on October 28, 2008
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Greetings Ladies,
I have and 11 month daughter (our first), and last Friday my husband came home with a dog. (Now before everyone jumps all over him for doings thi...
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- Could you have been allergic to something ON the dog? aka: some sort of outdoor dust, something from the shelter, flea powder, or even the shampoo they used at the she...
- Hi A., I did develop an allergy to dogs and cats after getting married, buying a house then having kids. I have multiple allergies. But a environmental allergist i...
- I have allergies too, mainly environmental but also to my cat. I'm more allergic to her when the environment is setting me off!! But I still keep her. The questio...
Medical ID Bracelet
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on August 13, 2010
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I have a 3 year boy who has severe food allergies and asthma. We have had to go to the ER for an anaphylaxis episode and an asthma attack. I am a stay at home mom. ...
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- I have found a great website www.laurenshope.com that I have used several times for myself & my mother. There are usually 15% off specials. They have cool boys dog ...
- I don't have a child with medical issues, but my husband does. The list seems to get longer all the time. We decided to go with medic alert. They have varying sizes...
- Hi L., there are tons of medical alert braclets, for a child you may want to try the less expensive ones they sell at Walmart in the pharmacy that are like the bracl...
OBGYN Recommendations?? First Pregnancy and New to St. Louis Area
Asked by A.L. from St. Louis
on November 18, 2008
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I wasn't too concerned about finding an OBGYN when we first moved to St. Louis a little over 4 months ago, because I had just had an annual in May. But, we found out l...
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- Whatever Doctor you pick make sure you don't have to go to St. John's only. I had a baby there 10 months ago and I am looking for a new ob since I will never have a ba...
- My OBGYN was awesome. Her name is Gladys Tse & she workes in an attached building at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in the Central West End. I think the group she practices wi...
- Hi, A., I second the motion for Dr. Radley ~ I like all her staff too. Sadly, I had a high-risk pregnancy and Dr. R had to refer me to Jewish (1993; I don't think th...
