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What did you use for pain during labor?

What did you use for pain during labor? Did you use a epidural or some other form of pain management?


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I have had 4 children.  I had an epi with three and one came so fast I could not have anything.  The epi is by far the best way to go.  If given correctly (not too much) you can still feel what is going on but without the sharpness of the pain.
Posted 2009-09-21T20:37:35Z
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Turn off the television and teach your children how to think.

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Nothing. I had all three of my children without drugs of any kind.

I highly recommend classes (Lamaze, Bradley, etcetera) which can help you learn how to manage through the pain so you will be able to deliver without resorting to medications.

But I also believe it is each woman's right to medicate if she feels it is necessary. Just be sure to educate yourself on the possible effect such drugs may have on your labor and delivery, as well as on your baby.

Good luck.
Posted 2009-09-21T20:39:38Z
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   I never had children but I have worked in Labor and Delivery for the past 30 years.  I observed that the best pain relief is epidural anesthesia at 4 cms. cervical dilatation.  It is pretty safe for the baby and the mother enjoys her labor because she can watch the TV or else sleep for several hours before she starts to push, that way she has more energy in the pushing stage.  The benefit for the husband or anybody who is with the pregnant woman is that they don't get stressed out too because their patient is comfortable and pain-free.
Posted 2009-09-22T15:34:53Z
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