Thks for e advise! I'm really concerned about e side effects of epi actually.. And there are people who think that using epi is like a big sin or something! I really can't understand them! I personally think that it's up to e individual.. Anyway if those who use epi really suffer frm side effects in e future, they're e ones who r suffering n not those people who r so against epi right?? haha!Have Epi is to numb your lower body so that you will not feel the pain during contractions as well as when pushing baby out (for natural). It will set your bill back by a few hundreds $. After Epi, need to take care of your back else may have backache years later.
Without Epi, can feel the whole process during the labour to giving birth (natural). Save some money on the bill.
That's all I knew. Other mummies can better advise you.
it actually depend on how much pain u can take....As above, pls advise. Thks Mummies!!
My aunt use epi fews years back, she suffer backache nows a day when raining.Thks for e advise! I'm really concerned about e side effects of epi actually.. And there are people who think that using epi is like a big sin or something! I really can't understand them! I personally think that it's up to e individual.. Anyway if those who use epi really suffer frm side effects in e future, they're e ones who are suffering and not those people who are so against epi right?? haha!
Just a thought on my part though! =)
wow! lucky u!! any secret? hahahait actually depend on how much pain you can take....
non-epi: spend lesser money, but more pain..
epi: need to pay more money, less pain felt..
for me, i did not take epi.. cuz i only felt bout 2 contractions right before delivery.. kekeke... then i was already 4cm dilated when i reach the hospital.. it was only 2-3hrs after i was send to the delivery ward that i delivered... haha.....
yea.. i think most of e mummies do that too.. hehe.. i heard there's another option called pethidine right? will this cause any side effects? n is it effective? does any one hav any idea??My aunt use epi fews years back, she suffer backache nows a day when raining.
Not sure is it cause by epi. :err:
For me, my due date is Oct'09 and I choose natural w/o epi (if cannot tahan than take epi) :001_302:
really? that's good to know.. but y do docs inform u of e side effects then? *confused*I've read somewhere saying backache is not the cause of using epidural. It is because your position when you carrying things o sitting down is not the right way. I had 3 kids, all epi so far everytg okay, no serious backache. Maybe age also play apart when you have a backache.
Huh? What is that ah?yea.. i think most of e mummies do that too.. hehe.. i heard there's another option called pethidine right? will this cause any side effects? and is it effective? does any one hav any idea??
it's also a painkiller but it's injected into ur thigh i think.. correct me if im wrong mummies.. hehHuh? What is that ?
I also First time MTB, so a lot of thing still blur blur....:001_302:
yea.. i choose to agree with u on this one.. i'm actually e type who's not easily bothered by what others say or think of me.. i started this thread just to see what other mummies think of epi.. thks for sharing! =)I have seen mummies who delivered without epidural also facing on backaches after few yrs .. i think it also depends on how much rest you have taken after delivery ..
We are not supposed to carry heavy things atleast for 6 mths ..
One more thing what I heard is we are supposed to take calcium pills even after delivery which prevents backaches in future .. any one can clarify? :err:
One of my friend recently told me not to take epidural .. but whats the point if I am suffering from very bad pain during labour .. if i have choice to take epidural i would surely do ...
Women crossing 35 have chances of having backache not necessarily need to take epidural ... :wideeyed:
Its our choice dear.. dont worry too much about what ppl say ..
Yup yup, pethidine is injected on the thigh.it's also a painkiller but it's injected into your thigh i think.. correct me if im wrong mummies.. heh
gd for u!I think the anaesthetist who administers the epidural is very important. A good one would be able to adjust the dosage such that you dont't feel pain but am still able to push effectively.
For me, I had epi the moment I went into the delivery suite. No regrets. Thank goodness for it!