Labour??

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So im kinda worried about labour, i know its awhile away yet but ive got a pars defect, its where my spine didnt grow properly when in my mothers womb so it was really weak and over the years of dancing my spine ended up breaking, so ive literally got a broken back. Ive also got a low bmi so everybody has said i may end up needing a c-section. I want to deliver naturally so they said i may need an epidural but i know alot of people that has had an epidural and they said their back hasnt been right since.

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I’ve never met someone whose back was damaged from an epidural. Just reading your paragraph here I’d guess your biggest back problems won’t be labour but the last trimester when you’re super lovely big and the best backs still have problems accommodating the different load.

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I haven't met anyone who has had back problems after an epidural, so I wouldn't worry about that. I understand your desire to have the labour you want. I think it's really important for you to remember that at the end of the day you want to be healthy and have a healthy baby, so if the doctors feel like  you need a c-section for everyone's health and safety then trust that.

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It is so extremely rare that I wouldn’t not get an epidural because of that fear. If anything it may help relax your body enough to gradually go through labor. I agree with the other commenter than pregnancy will probably be harder than labor in terms of your spine so keep a loving eye on yourself good luck ❤️

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I have a messed up spine. My vertebrae was born fused together and I have had surgery on my neck. I have issues in both my neck and lower spine. I gave birth to my son vaginally with an epidural and had no issues from the epidural (other than the fact it didn’t work the first time, but that happens a lot) . 
I think it’s best to get recommendations from your doctor, but I would think you could still do it!

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I’ve had no issues with my back from having an epidural. My epidural only worked on half my uterus. 😵‍💫. Talk to your provider and align on a birth plan (but also know that you have to be flexible with it).

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I don’t have spine issues, but I’m little and have always had a “low” BMI. I had absolutely no issues delivering my first and my epidural didn’t hurt my back. I wouldn’t worry ❤️

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I’m with you. I have degenerative disc disease and I’m really scared about labor. I’m also not medically eligible for an epidural so my only option is iv pain meds which aren’t as effective and many say did nothing for them. I’m definitely worried about labor

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I know exactly what you’re talking about. PARS fractures are very common in children and adolescents, especially very active ones. It’s depends on what grade yours is, but most times they don’t cause any kind of complication, and you can deliver without any pain medication, although it may cause a bit more discomfort. I have scoliosis, and have delivered with and without an epidural (in my husbands truck) as well as had a spinal that needed patched. My back has healed completely, and whatever you choose should be fine!

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