For me, I’ve wanted/had water births and so you’re limited on pain relief.
I’ve also found staying mobile has helped so much and so the whole catheter situation puts me off x
For me, I’ve wanted/had water births and so you’re limited on pain relief.I’m off sick today and I’ve been watching YouTube videos of positive birth stories and 2nd trimester videos which have been good… I know I’ve got plenty of time but thought I’d ask for mums who have already given birth, what’s the reason for picking epidurals or the reason for not having one? I was definitely having one but recently I’m thinking different
I was induced with all 3 of mine. Didn't have the hormone drip with my first and didn't need an epidural but that hormone drip is something elseI’m off sick today and I’ve been watching YouTube videos of positive birth stories and 2nd trimester videos which have been good… I know I’ve got plenty of time but thought I’d ask for mums who have already given birth, what’s the reason for picking epidurals or the reason for not having one? I was definitely having one but recently I’m thinking different
I could feel nothing from the waist down! I went from sobbing my way through contractions to chilling on tattle! Couldn’t feel the catheterOn the subject of epidurals, do you go completely numb or can you still feel something? And can you feel the catheter?so many questions
I love that you were chilling on Tattle in labour, that is brilliantI could feel nothing from the waist down! I went from sobbing my way through contractions to chilling on tattle! Couldn’t feel the catheter
What else is there to do? My husband was asleepI love that you were chilling on Tattle in labour, that is brilliant
Ahh I didn’t know that about water births - I guess it makes sense as it’s a continuous pump? I’d quite like one but I’m not adverse to pain relief!For me, I’ve wanted/had water births and so you’re limited on pain relief.
I’ve also found staying mobile has helped so much and so the whole catheter situation puts me off x
Completely numb, couldn't even feel the contractions. Although I had horrific cramps in my hip/side, I'd be moaning in pain and they'd constantly be asking if it was a contraction. No, it's fucking cramp in my sideOn the subject of epidurals, do you go completely numb or can you still feel something? And can you feel the catheter?so many questions
You can't feel it. I couldn't anywayI want an epidural for the pain relief but the actual thought of it getting put in makes me gag. Does it feel horrible??
Not at all, plus by that point you probably won’t care anyway!I want an epidural for the pain relief but the actual thought of it getting put in makes me gag. Does it feel horrible??
Sending you so much loveOk I maintain I don’t have gender disappointment but me disappointmentI’ve been awake since 4am crying on and off that I’ll just disappoint my daughter. I don’t want her to have the same body issues I have, and I’m scared she’ll be into stuff I just won’t know how to relate to. I know that’s all ridiculous but I just have no confidence in myself.
i would really like a water birth this time, please can you share what pain relief is limited? Is it just the epidural?For me, I’ve wanted/had water births and so you’re limited on pain relief.
I’ve also found staying mobile has helped so much and so the whole catheter situation puts me off x
No pethidine for 6 hours beforehand either. Pretty sure it's just gas and air and Paracetamol allowed.Sending you so much love
I have body issues too, I have my whole life. I will say they’ve greatly diminished since having my daughter though. Seeing what our bodies are capable of, both through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, is quite an incredible thing to witness. It also becomes about more than you, if that makes sense? When they’re really little and you’re sleep deprived the last thing on your mind is calories and usually just about getting through, which I found was then easier to maintain. Also when your baby starts weaning is a really good time to introduce some different food habits like all eating together, serving balanced meals etc. honestly having a child, and seeing the world through their eyes (for me) what a game changer. I no longer saw my flaws because they don’t, they just see a super mum
i would really like a water birth this time, please can you share what pain relief is limited? Is it just the epidural?
What I didn’t realise is that I couldn’t get in until I was 8cm and so I had to do pretty much all labour just with gas and air. But, I know some areas let you in the pool before as my friend got in at 4/5cm!Ahh I didn’t know that about water births - I guess it makes sense as it’s a continuous pump? I’d quite like one but I’m not adverse to pain relief!
Sounds like piles. If they’re small they should hopefully go away.TMI but went no2 and omg it was like pushing out a human!but I’ve got blood every time I wipe now form the bum ( not a lot maybe like when you cut yourself shaving) and I still have bits now after an hour. Is that normal? Pregnancy is so bloody dignified no pun intended
I suffer horrendously with piles in pregnancyTMI but went no2 and omg it was like pushing out a human!but I’ve got blood every time I wipe now form the bum ( not a lot maybe like when you cut yourself shaving) and I still have bits now after an hour. Is that normal? Pregnancy is so bloody dignified no pun intended
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