How long did you wait for your epidural?

[Fleur]

Ahh, I thought the question was going to be, how long did you wait before you asked for one

In answer to the OP... I can't remember.. it was 16 years ago, lol... but I think it was at least 40 minutes, maybe longer.

[shan23]

It was 3am when I asked for it, and I waited maybe an hour tops? They had to wake to poor guy up lol. Although I wasnt in agony or wanting it for pain-relief per se, it was so I could relax my body and get back the cm I lost after 3 hours of pushing and no baby. It was exhausting trying not to push anymore & relax. Thankfully they didnt does me up heavily, everything after but the contractions was still painful. It was just enough to do the job I needed it to.

[ShootingStar]

It was about an hour for me with DD1.. and it was during the middle of the day.

[Cassius2]

yeah i wonder if the study looked at specific times? ie when surgeries were starting etc. because i can imagine that early morning would be a peak hour of sorts what with scheduled surgery and all.

[Razzberry]

I think I waited about 1/2 hour but then it didn't work and by that time the guy was doing a surgery so he didn't come back fr over 2 hours to do it again - and it finally worked!

[shellbell3]

I had an epidural with both and I have absolutely no clue how long I waited! I felt pretty out of it, I just remember the pain and telling myself soon I'll have it ease.
I guess the anethetists have more important places to be then rushing to a woman in pain in labour. I'm sure it wasnt their highest priority. Plus take into consideration the hospital and how many the have on, if theatre is on etc.

[jesses_girl]

I think i only waited about 15 mins, thats what it felt like anyway. I thought i was only pushing for 5 mins but it was 2 and a half hrs! So god knows haha I think i asked at about 1am.