I was looking online for some effective plain relief methods during labor and delivery. I am familiar with, although never used (first time Mom here) an epidural, spinal block, and other pain medications, but what can you tell me about a TENS machine? Has anyone experienced it before? I am still debating about my options, [...]
I was wondering if you have the epidural does the pain of the baby actually coming out of you hurt alot less, does it block the pain of contractions altogether and can you not choose this option if you are over 5cm dilated im not but just something someone said, just wondering for best pain [...]
i have a slipped disc or herniated disc protrusion in my L4-L5 level.since i cannot afford the cost of the operation, doctor said that have the ESI would ease and be of a lot of help. i had this twice alrdy last year.i don’t know what will happen if i’ll have another sessions this month.doctor [...]
I am really scared about the birth of my baby. i have a long long way to go yet as i have only figured out that im 5weeks but i was just wanting information on the pain relief available to me and what is most effective. i am a huge weakling and my threshhold for [...]
Ok, I have 8 1/2 more weeks to go until it’s time. So if you had an epidural, demerol, etc, please let me know how was your L&D? What pain relief did you have and how effective was it? Thanx 32 weeks with a boy Chosen Answer: I had an epidural. It helped ALOT! LOL. [...]
I’m 31 weeks & 4 days pregnant with my second baby and I’m debating whether or not I should get an epidural. I didn’t get one with my first son but I was wondering if anyone had any side effects with the epidural? If so, what were the side effects and were they worth it? [...]