PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Fear of Childbirth

search:

Re: Fear of Childbirth

From: Mandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 20:18:44 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Stephanie: "Due Date with Twins"
Previous message: Linda: "Passive albuterol and Nasalide use during pregnancy -- Drs please?"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Fear of Childbirth"
Next in thread: Beth: "Re: Fear of Childbirth"
Reply: Beth: "Re: Fear of Childbirth"

At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I'm 2 1/2 months pregnant and I'm so scared. I've never been one to
>handle
>pain very well. I usually cry during a pap smear. My husband is so
>excited
>about the baby, but my fears are overriding my excitement. I have
>finally
>calmed myself down temporarly because my husband and I agreed that with
>the
>nature of my panic attacks near anything that has to do with doctors,
>nurses
>and hospitals... that I should probably go ahead with the epidural.
>However, I know they don't administer the epidural until your 5
>centimeters. How much pain are you in up till then? How many hours can
>this time period take? How often does an epidural NOT work? I'm so
>afraid that I'm going to panic as soon as I go into labour. The only
>problem this time it's that its not for a simple shot or a fast pap
>smear. It's ! for long hours... how do I deal with my panic and
>hysterical outburst. I'm only 2 1/2 months pregnant and just the
>thought of what I'm going to have to endure has already brought about a
>panic attack. Please help.

5 cm? I heard and I don't know if it's true but they can give you an epidural at 2 cm if you demand it. I think they try to make you hold out but if it's needed they can do it. Hopefully one of the doctors will respond. I wasn't planning on waiting until 5 cm if I was in alot of pain. I'm also terrified of the pain. My sister in law had an epidural and she said it was great. She said the worst part of giving birth was getting an enema. The rest was a breeze. I'm just hoping for a similar experience.

Next message: Stephanie: "Due Date with Twins"
Previous message: Linda: "Passive albuterol and Nasalide use during pregnancy -- Drs please?"
In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Fear of Childbirth"
Next in thread: Beth: "Re: Fear of Childbirth"
Reply: Beth: "Re: Fear of Childbirth"

recommended search...

OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web

use when must restrict search to only the pregnancy & birth forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:

Return to Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Thu Jun 18 13:41:35 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote