C-Section information needed please.
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I had an emergency c section after 14 hours of labour, baby was in distress. They gave me a spinal block. I didn’t have an epidural during labour. I had no issues with it at all. I was shivering and shaking but that was normal and they gave me more warm towels. I couldn’t move my body for a couple hours but it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be x
One, you should discuss this with your practitioner as hospitals have different procedures. My first epidural wasn't as great as I jolted during. But the 2nd time round, the tech was wonderful, and I had no issues. Regarding the c-section: yes typically you will get an epidural and a catheter. You won't feel anything below your waist. You can ask to be put under completely, but that is the worst-case scenario. Ultimately, talk to the anestiologist and explore your options. Take care!
I had a spinal block. Is that the same as an epidural? If so, it was absolutely fine for me.
My first delivery I got an epidural and then needed an emergency c section so they used the epidural line but the second time it was scheduled and they gave me a shot in my back instead and it was WAY better because I couldn’t feel a thing just a little prick and then nothing from the waist down
I was given a spinal block and my body was resistant to it so it didn't work, however I was then put to sleep for my c section so didn't need a epidural or anything
What was wrong with the first one if I may ask? I don’t know if it’s required but would defiantly recommend it as you’re going to be cut open. I’ve had two c sections and they both went fine. Like T said you might shake a bit and get anxious and you’ll be numb down there for a while but it’s normal! And obviously your incision will be sore for a couple weeks so don’t push it. You got this girl!!
@Danielle The Epidural I had was the most painful thing, it didn’t go in properly the first time, it was done 25 years ago and ever since I had it I suffered back pain which has got worse and worse over the years and I now have disc disease in my back which effects my mobility, so having another one scares the crap out of me!!
As with others, I had spinal block .I had been very nervous about the idea of an epidural and never wanted one. The spinal I think uses same needle but delivers the medicine differently (but I migjt be wrong). The spinal was absolutely fine. They numbed me first.
Yes, there is I think they make you do an epidural or laughing gas, but with you being cut open go for the epidural!!