What Everyone Ought to Know About Epidurals

Nov 12, 2020 09:53 PM Central
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What Everyone Ought to Know About Epidurals

So many women decide even before getting pregnant that they want an epidural. Most reasons are because they do not want to feel pain. I totally understand this as I am that woman who asked for an epidural before labor even started, lol. I am a total wimp when it comes to pain.

Many women will try to go as long as possible without an epidural, but remember that once you are tightening up, or out of control, your body can not dilate any longer. This is when you need to get the epidural, so you can relax.

Almost every labor patient that I have had or heard about has the same perception about epidurals. “I will get an epidural, then feel nothing during labor and delivery.” Wrong! An epidural helps to take the pain away from contractions, but many still feel pressure and discomfort as you near the finish line. This is a good thing! You want to know when it is time to push and feel to push correctly.

Do not worry though, they will make sure you are comfortable, and the epidural is working once you get it. Most people can sleep for a while during labor and some wake up ready to push. At the same time, do not try to be superwoman. If you are in pain, tell your nurse because maybe your bladder needs emptied, your epidural pump turned up or you are ready to deliver.

Ways to keep yourself comfortable with an epidural are to continue to rotate positions in bed as it helps to keep the epidural even and you will have a button to push if you need a little bit more medication. Epidurals also work by gravity, so if you are sitting up in bed, lay back so that the medication can spread as it is supposed to. You always want to be able to move your legs if you cannot the epidural will need to be turned down.

Do not fear labor and delivery because of the pain. There are many pain management things that can be done to help your pain, including positioning, medications, essential oils, and relaxation techniques. Once it is over you will forget all the discomfort as you hold your baby in your arms.

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All my life I have wanted to be a mom, as most little girls do. I dreamed of that perfect day when they placed him or her on my chest and I instantly fell in love. As the day got closer to delivery of my first, I started getting NERVOUS, FEARFUL of what might happen, SCARED that I did not know all the answers, my sense of control was disappearing. Everything I knew was from family and friends who gave their birth stories. I was so excited to meet my baby but scared all at the same time. I was just supposed to go in a trust the nurse and doctor that I did not even know with my life and the life of my child??? Um no! This was not me, but I did not know what else to do.

I had nurses and doctors disagreeing on my care and I didn’t know enough to say how I felt, or what was right for me. I felt helpless. I felt alone. I started doubting if I could even be a good mother because I knew nothing about bringing a baby into this world, breastfeeding or calming a baby (Geesh I could not even calm myself down). After 3 days in the hospital I finally met my son. It was the most amazing, breathtaking moment.

After my first child, I knew I wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse and help calm the nerves and provide education to mothers preparing for delivery. So that is what I have done for the last 12 years! I give women the resources to be able to calm their fears, be more knowledgeable about the labor and delivery process, and be able to make informed decisions instead of just following along with whatever the hospital tells them. I empower women to trust themselves and their bodies.

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