epidural

edited May 2011 in Pregnant
As the days go by and its getting closer and closer to my due date, I am so scared to get an epidural. I want one but I'm not a big fan on needles, so can you all share your experience on them please and thank you! :)

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  • This is my first, so Im a little scared too...but Ill tell you the advice I got; have them administer the epidural during a contraction. Apparently when its needle vs contraction, the contraction is usually whats more painful and what youll be focusing on. Also, you should request a hep-lock so that if you need more IV's or sulfate or pitocin or ANYTHING, they only have to stick you once.
  • Usually they numb u in the area then give u the epidural. But just ask them not to show u the needle
  • Thanks, I was told when you get an epidural during your contraction it is very painful. Hopefully my labor will go by fast and won't be as painful. But I know some Dr's won't give you an IV so I hope my Dr is very cooperative with me :)
  • edited May 2011
    When I got mine I didn't see the needle pretty sure they won't show u .... second when I was getting mine a contraction started so he just waited until it was over
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