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Re: fear of epidural

From: missy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 22:10:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 22 Mar 1999, Christopher wrote: >
>>i can't seem to focus on anything but how awful the epidural
>>is going to be??!! i am only 14 weeks along and this is what keeps me up
>>at night.
>>i have heard they leave in a catheter, i can't imagine laying there with
>>a needle in my back!!!
>>help!!!!
>>
>>--
>>willow
>
>#1-An epidural is not a given-you may not need one or you may not have time
>for one.
>
>#2-It really isn't so bad. It is DEFINATELY one of those-the anticipation
>is TONS worse than the reality.
>
>The only real pain is the local the anesthesiologist will give you to numb
>your spine. It feels like a bee sting and hurts for about 5-10 seconds.
>>From then on all you will feel is a lot of pressure and poking and proding
>but no pain. When he/she injects the medication you may feel some aching in
>your hips but that is all. They do NOT leave the needle in!! They leave a
>flexible catheter that you can NOT feel. If you have ever watched an IV
>inserted it is the same thing. A needle is used to introduce the catheter
>into your vein or in the case of an epidural your epidural space in our
>spine. The needle is removed and the catheter is left behind.
>
>Talk to your OB and go to the hospital tour and talk to the
>anesthesiologist-they almost ALWAYS speak at the New Parent tours. They can
>really set your fears at ease.
>
>Karen
>I just had a baby 5 months ago she was 9lbs. I am very small and thought iI would die if I had a needle stuck in me. My only pain was the first stick , the contractions hurt much worse than that little neddle. about a half an hour later I was in heaven, I was in full labor and was laughing and talking as I delievered my baby girl. I didn't even know I was pushing I thought I was just holding my breath. The epidural was the greatst thing because I realy enjoyed my babys birth. For those who don't believe they had to stick me twice because it didn't do the first time. The small amount of pain from that is no worse than a needle at the dentist. Make sure you tell them when you are having a contraction and it will help. good luck
> missy

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