Anesthesia: Epi

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Trying to Avoid Ripping

R.B. asks from Lewiston

I am very excited and proud to be having my first child this July. However, I have never had a high pain tolerance and I'm looking to learn more about natural pain m...

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Natural Birth Anyone?

N.S. asks from Chicago

I am currently pregnant for the 3rd time, 2nd child. With my daughter who is now 2, I had a 32 hour labor with the last 15 hours of labor being 2 minute apart contra...

26

Could You Walk After Getting an Epidural?

J.C. asks from Fort Wayne

I am worried that the woman asking about natural vs. epidural childbirth is getting some wrong info....So, wondered if those with epidurals could share. Were you com...

23

Planned C-section- What to Expect?

M.C. asks from Louisville

I'm currently 14 weeks pregnant with my second baby. My doctor warned me that because of some serious complications with my first delivery, I have a very slim chance ...

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My Husband Thinks I'm Crazy :)

L.M. asks from Portland

I told my husband that I really want to try to have a natural birth this time around, with my second child. He thinks I'm crazy, lol. But he will be there for me no m...

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Should I Consider Induction?

K.M. asks from Chicago

I am nearly 39 weeks along. Since Monday, I have been dilated 3cm and 75% effaced. About 2 weeks ago my blood pressure began to rise and I have become at-risk for p...

29

What Do You Know About Epiderals (Sp?)

E.K. asks from Seattle

When I learned that my twins had died in the womb and that I would have to deliver them vaginally, I opted for an epideral because I just couldn't handle the physical...

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I Am Considering a Vbac---does Anyone Have Any Experience Good/bad with This?

M.S. asks from San Francisco

Hi, I am having my second child and I am considering a VBAC. I am undecided because of the safety concerns and because I don't want to get my hopes up again if I a...

17

C-section Recovery

R.W. asks from Jackson

I had an emergency c-section March 14th (my Daughter had her head crooked and after 12hours of pushing at home with my midwife we went in, got an epi and hoped she wo...

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Personal Delima

K.M. asks from Sherman

I am scheduled to induce on August 6th and can't decide what I want to do for pain management. I've heard lots of mixed reviews on epidurals vs. local anesthesia. C...