Q about epidural

[lolomom]

I had no problems/side effects from the epidural at all. I too, absolutely despise vomiting, and was actually more worried about vomiting during labor then the actually pain itself...as ridiculous as that sounds. I had absolutely no nausea or vomiting at all. In fact, I was talking/laughing/joking throughout labor and when I was pushing I was carrying on normal conversations. It was a completely relaxed experience. If you are worried about nausea, just tell the nurses and they can give you some meds through the IV to counteract that, which are safe as well.

As far as the epidural increasing your risk of c-section, thats actually not thought to be true anymore. In fact, some studies show that epidurals speed up labor and allow progression as the mom is much more relaxed. There are obviously many variables in any labor, but in general the rate of c-section in natural births vs epidural births is the same.

Regardless, when I go into labor in a few weeks, I will certainly be requesting an epidural. Good luck!

 

[VieraSky]

I wasn't loopy at all with my epidural. I was VERY relieved after it kicked in, but I wasn't loopy.

 

[Clareabell]

I didnt have any of those symptoms at all. The only side effect I had from it was that it made me a little shivery. I then had it increased for an emergency c section and the higher dose really made me shake, so much so that they gave me medication to control the shaking.

I didnt feel sick or vomit thank god, I would of hated that.

 

[kmumtobe]

It'd be the gas and air/pethadine that make you loopy, sick and generally 'drugged up'. An epidural will just give you a wash of calm, probably the best you've felt since your first contraction began! x