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Re: 'Walking' epidurals
From: Sarah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 May 2001 15:50:41 -0500 (CDT)
I will ask my sister who had one. She lives in London, England.
Hopefully they have them in the USA because it sounded like a great
alternative. I am with you on the pain relief during childbirth. I
gave birth twice with only minimal meds and really want more pain relief
this time around.
At Thu, 3 May 2001, Kristy wrote:
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>I would like some information about "walking epidurals". I've had both
>my children naturally, but I definately want pain relief this time. The
>thought of having my legs numb scares me, and I know I'd have a panic
>attack if they were numb. So I don't want a normal epidural.
>
>What kind of pain relief does a "walking epidural" offer?
>Is there pain in the vagina and perenium during pushing? [that was VERY
>painful for me].
>What are any side effects of a walking epidural?
>What are the risks?
>Any after affects?
>I have non-life threatening heart arrhythmias. Do walking epidurals
>have any risk of causing arrhythmias?
>If a walking epidural doesn't numb the vagina and perenium, can
>something be done to numb them during pushing? [oh please say yes...]
>I'd also like to hear of personal experiences from women who may have
>had them....details details details! I'm SO scared to go through that
>kind of pain again. I felt like someone was ripping me in two. Any
>help is greatly appreciated. I checked the archives and found nothing
>about walking epidurals.
>Thank you...
>Kristy
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Sarah
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