How bad are labour pains - really??
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I know this is probably a question with quite a wide range of answers but as I am now just over four weeks away from my due date the thought of how much labour is going to hurt is playing on my mind. I really do not want an epidural unless totally necessary as I dont like the idea of not being able to walk after and having to have a catheter!! I want gas and air and pethidine or diamorphine and hope I can get through it on this (its my first pregnancy too!!) I have been told that it is like severe period cramps and as I suffer from Endometriosis I have had some crippling period pains over the years and if it is like that then maybe I can do it on limited pain relief. What have your experiences been like? Try not to scare me too much ladeez ;\) Thanx
I know this is probably a question with quite a wide range of answers but as I am now just over four weeks away from my due date the thought of how much labour is going to hurt is playing on my mind. I really do not want an epidural unless totally necessary as I dont like the idea of not being able to walk after and having to have a catheter!! I want gas and air and pethidine or diamorphine and hope I can get through it on this (its my first pregnancy too!!) I have been told that it is like severe period cramps and as I suffer from Endometriosis I have had some crippling period pains over the years and if it is like that then maybe I can do it on limited pain relief. What have your experiences been like? Try not to scare me too much ladeez ;\) Thanx
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