What was your experience with an epidural?

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I have had 3 children without pain medication and was thinking of getting an epidural this time around. I would like to know your experiences with an epidural.
Did any get anxiety due to feeling numb?

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My anesthesiologist was wonderful! I felt absolutely nothing, not even the numbing process before the epidural was inserted. He even looked like Justin Timberlake so that was a plus 😂

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It’s amazing. Can’t wait to get another one. I could still move my legs. It took away the pain of contractions which I had for three days leading up to the birth of my son. Highly recommend.

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No experience having one yet but I’m a labor and delivery nurse and I see the difference in people before and after. I will most definitely be getting one

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I personally loved having epidurals.  I struggled to handle the pain of contractions though, and screamed through them.  Once I got my epidural, the pain was gone, I could still feel the urge to push though!  I could also feel pain as the babies were crowning, but it was manageable.  Planning on getting one again with my current pregnancy

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I was all for the no medication route worth my first child and I was determined to go through with the birth all natural. But life happened and after 14 hours of control as actions every 90 seconds and zero dilation, I was so exhausted and weak that I knew I'd have to get the epidural to be able to sleep while waiting to dilate so that I wouldn't end up in an emergency c-section. My anesthesiologist was amazing, I felt a tiny pinch when getting the needle but it was during a contraction so i really didn't notice. I could still feel everything afterwards but it wasn't painful and I was able to rest up before giving birth (9 hours later).

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I didn’t plan on getting mine but I was so tired so I got it and I loved it! I didn’t even feel the needle go in and when it was time to push I was able to feel the contractions, although not as strong, and push when I needed to.

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Relived the pain I can’t imagine giving birth without it idk how woman do it they are strong I give props to those who go natural cuz I can’t do it

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loveeeeeed it. 
tried other methods first and finally said give it to me! no hassle, no pain, and made all the difference

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AMAZING. Once I got the epidural it was a breeze. 100% recommend

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Glorious. Fabulous. LOVED IT.

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