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epidural?
hi can anyone tell me if they have ever had an epidural? cos i'm thinking of having one but i would like to know all the good and bad points of actual experiences before i make up my mind, just can't stand the thought of all that pain again!
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I've had 2 one in 1994 and one in 1999 and expect to have another one this december with no3! I found them great but had 4 top ups with my first as I was induced at 38 weeks and it was very painful...plus baby was back to back, this one was at the John Radcliffe in Oxford and the care was superb. The second one was in Maidstone and it wasn't as good the drip in my hand was put in at an angle which meant I had to hold my arm in a certain way...not particularly good when you are in labour! I have never had any back problems afterwards either. I do think it depends on where you are unfortunately and how many anesthetists are available.
Not sure if this helps you!
EPIDURAL ONLY PLEASE!
After my first horrific labour and birth where I was refused an epidural because (in the words of the midwife who unecessarily broke my waters) "You don't need one - you can cope" - there's no chance of them fobbing me off again!
Like Jazzycat i had a terrible time with my 1st labour & they wouldnt give me an epidural when i wanted one then in the end they wanted to give me one to rush me for an emergency C Section which didnt happen luckily as we just managed to get her out. This time i taking no chances & explaining i want an epidural from the start.