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Re: Fear of Childbirth
From: Beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 11:43:32 -0600 (CST)
Everyone experiences different types of pain. For me the first few
hours of labor are like period cramps. with my second daughter, I
didn't wake up until I was in transition, almost fully dilated, and I am
a very light sleeper. But with #1 and #3, I was able to have an
epidural at around 7 cm. Probably could have waited longer, but like
you, I get panicky!!! I guess it's not too bad, since I am onto #4 (all
girls!!!). Good luck with your pregnancy.
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Beth
At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Mandy wrote:
>
>At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>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.
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