I had an epidural after i was in labour for about 19 or 20 hours, (i can't believe i lasted so long without it), but after that long, i was only 6 or so cm dialated and basically just exhausted.
I was happy with my decission then, because i dialated the extra 4 cm because i was relaxed, but after an hour and a half it had completly warn off, and now i find that i get back pain around that area when i hadn't had back pain before hand..
I don't regret having the epidural one little bit, otherwise my labour might of never ended. lol.
Thanks for your replies.
To tell you the truth, I really dont know what I want anymore.
Julie Doula - With Shelby, I went to the hospital pretty much as soon as the contractions started (natural no induction) because they were very strong and only 4 mins apart. Hospital drive took 30mins, contractions were less than 3 minutes apart by the time I got there. They checked me out and said I was 2 cm dilated and told me to either go home or try get some sleep. Neither happened as less than 3 hours later I was pushing her out. I think the main reason why I hated it was because I was left to my own devices in an observation room, as they didn't think I would deliver until the next afternoon and it was intense from the very first contraction.
What other options are available? Has anyone used a TENS? I assume this cant be used in the shower though.
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