Nitrus Oxide (laughing gas) instead of an epidural?

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Hi guys! I just found out my hospital offers nitrus oxide and I do NOT want an epidural at all!!!!! Of course, I am a little afraid of the pain. Apparently you just breathe it in right before a contraction and it kind of takes the edge off, but wears off quickly. Has anyone tried it? What do you think?

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my sister had this when in labor with her first. she said it made her unable to concentrate on pushing and affected the push reflex, which made labor longer and harder. her 2nd birth was completely unmedicated and she said it was shorter and easier.

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I tried it.. didn't do much for me

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The US is just starting to offer this more frequently. 
I am looking into it because I felt way over-medicated with my epidural for my first. I don't want to go completely natural for my second so I am going to give it a shot!

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I tried it with my first it made me so sick
I took maybe two breaths of it and was nope hell no!
Everyone’s different though so if you’d rather that over an epidural I’d say at least try it as you never know how it will work for you

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I had it when I went to the dentist and it was awesome! I’d definitely give it a shot for childbirth.

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Was very happy I didn't have time for epidural and only had gas and air! It is pretty intense though if they turn it up a lot which my midwife did. I had to keep checking that the baby was actually coming. I labored for two hours after I started pushing but it only felt like 20 minutes. Was able to be up and about right after. Would recommend it 👍🏻

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Yes it helps a bit I'd recommend doing this rather than an epidural. much quicker recovery. good luck

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Mine offers this as well. I'm also not wanting an epidural so I might try this. I think it's best to ask your doctor what the effects are and how it works

Nitrus Oxide (laughing gas) instead of an epidural?

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