Pain relief?

Question

I know that epidural is the most common form of pain relief, but are there others? I’ve been seeing posts of women saying that they used nitrous oxide. Has anyone used nitrous oxide during a vaginal birth or was it offered to you, and if so, what were the results?

Answer

I used nitrous oxide with my last baby, it didn’t completely eliminate the pain but it did make it dull and it relaxed me. I used it between contractions but you can choose to use it during contractions. 
I had Opioids stadol through an IV with my second. I administered when I wanted more doses when I pressed a button, I’m not sure now. It did made me feel a little loopy.

Answer

I have used gas and air that might be the same thing? It makes your head a little fuzzy if you use it right to distract from the pain and helps with your breathing. 
Also morphine or pethidine is common I used that for my first it only works for about 2 hours and I vomited and felt no difference in pain I just got very sleepy but woke for the contractions also I felt it affected my babies level of sleepiness as well when he was born it was hard to keep him awake for full feeds (although this is common in newborns anyway). 
Then there are saline injections for back labour (I’ve never tried but heard they sting). Shower or bath. Heat packs. Nothing will work like the epidural but there are other options just ask at your hospital and see what they offer.

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