Opinions on epidurals?

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Are you getting one? Have you had one before?

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I’m giving birth at a birth center so I will not be getting one. Everyone has their personal reasons to get one/not get one. I just want to push my body to do what it’s made to do. I have friends who have had great experiences with epidurals but others who actually liked being able to listen to their body/feel everything/know what was happening. I’ve also had friends who have had horrible experiences with epidurals. It’s all up to you and knowing your body. Preparation and knowledge are key to every decision you make!!

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My 3rd pregnancy, and YES of course I’ll be getting one again,as I’ve always done. I go in with “I don’t want to feel anything,” and voila! 🤣 Easy peasey experiences for me and hoping to continue the streak with easy labors then (less chance of tearing) and recoveries. Personal preference;  I’ve never once had any desire to want to feel it. ❌

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I’ve never have had one for my other 3 pregnancies and not planning one this time. My labors are super fast, though. I think it’s great to keep an open mind and use it if needed. That’s why it’s there. I have friends who labored for days, to the point of physical exhaustion. I think I’d rather have an epidural and rest up for the pushing stage in that case.

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I was induced at 35 weeks and once they gave me the meds I couldn’t believe how much pain each contraction was. It felt like I went from 0-1,000,000 in one minute. I was begging for drugs. 
I want to give a warning to first timers saying they will get an epidural no matter what. Prepare a little for natural. Do some research on coping methods. There’s a chance you might not be able to get it when you want it and are stuck naturally or like me can still feel after the epidural. I could still feel the pain it was just very manageable until the ring of Fire then it was unbelievably painful.

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I’ve had an epidural with my first baby (didn’t plan initially but laboured for too long and also been induced so had no choice really). It went well but I found it hard at the pushing stage not feeling the contractions and almost ended up with emergency c-section due to this. I’m not planning to have epidural this second time but cannot predict of course.

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I've had two and I decided that with this labor I'm going to play it by ear, I wanna try and last as long as possible.

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Yup! I plan on getting it again.
I went into labor at 6pm but didn’t get to the hospital till 2am.
I was bloody tired.
It let me sleep till noon.

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I don’t want an epidural but if I need it I definitely won’t hold back

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My first child I got epidural,  I tried my hardest not to but I would tense up every time I got a contraction, I was prolonging my labor.. I’m pregnant now with my 2nd I’m gonna try not get it since I know what I’m up against now .. lol

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This is my 3rd and i have had an epidural for my previous 2 and will for this one as well. 
Totally your option. If you want to try at least fill out paperwork before delivery that way you can make a more comfortable choice.
Being induced both times prior, it was a must for me as the pain never stopped and it seemed unbearable to me. Everyone is different. So unless she is quick and slides out right when we get to the hospital... ill be getting that sweet pain relief.

Opinions on epidurals?

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