Guppy051708
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Just wanted to ask a question:
What are your pain relief option in the USA?
Thanks!
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Hmm, besides natural measures (like walking, yoga ball, etc), "walking" epidural, epidural, and other narcotics (like stadol and nubane). I have heard non US ladies talk about a TENS machine and although they may be offered here, im not thinking so much i have never heard of anyone being asked/allowed to use em (but could be wrong). This is not an exhaustive list, but seem to be the most popular. Im not sure about G & A, maybe its an option, but again since most ppl get the epi straight away, no one usually ends up using G & A, if its available

you girls are wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing with me. Sometimes i get discouraged when i read about how many ppl say you "have" to use drugs- you'll never get through it, etc, etc. or "you think you dont want drugs now...but you will!". Sure if a medical thing came up then obviously, yes, but outside of that, im looking at this as if its (drugs) not an option- because to me- its NOT. I am hoping to see about a homebirth in New Hampshire because then it really wont be available LOL. But i dont feel like im one to give in. Once i think something, im usually stuck on it until i get it. And i know the MCs are probably not nearly as painful as a full term labor, but i was able to get through it with the help of God and my DH and that has really empowered me to think that i CAN and I WILL do this.

...side note...my ticker moved up!
