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elizunia87 wrote: »Hi Girls
How are you feeling. I am on my 37th week. So stressed and a bit in pain.
I had ultrasound picture done. My son last week was already 3125g. He will be a big boy:)
Today I had hospital appointment, everything went smoothly.
Cant wait to meet my baby Boy
Im 36 weeks + 4 days.
Still working full time but from home due to the current situation so its not too bad. I just have to get up and walk around or my bum goes numb
What is everyone planning for pain relief?
I want to get home as quickly as possible so I dont want an epidural. Im saying that now
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dragonfly! wrote: »Im 36 weeks + 4 days.
Still working full time but from home due to the current situation so its not too bad. I just have to get up and walk around or my bum goes numb
What is everyone planning for pain relief?
I want to get home as quickly as possible so I dont want an epidural. Im saying that now:rolleyes:
The numb bum is definitely a thing! I too am trying to take the positives from the timing of this horrible pandemic - the extra sleep time because no more commute, the extra flexibility working from home etc.
I'm terrified of the pain, and will probably tell them when I go in that I want an epidural (or at least, the option of it if/ when needed). I didn't realise this would prolong the stay, although this makes sense on reflection. Does it prolong it by much?0 -
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dragonfly! wrote: »Im 36 weeks + 4 days.
Still working full time but from home due to the current situation so its not too bad. I just have to get up and walk around or my bum goes numb
What is everyone planning for pain relief?
I want to get home as quickly as possible so I dont want an epidural. Im saying that now:rolleyes:
Oh fair play still working away, I got signed off sick nearly a month ago! I want all the pain relief I can get lol! Had nothing on my 1st except paracetmol. Well I did try the gas and air but didn't like it at all it made me feel Very sick and light headed like I was going to faint. This wasn't by choice by the way it was cause she was born too fast and there was no time for any epidural or anything as I went 2-10cm in 20 mins. The pain was horrific (not trying to scare any 1st timers) just got me as it was all squeezed into 20 mins to dilated 8cm! I wil defo be requesting an epidural this time if there is time. Saying that I was up for a shower walking around within 1-2 hours after she was born but I would rather be pain free and stay in bed a little longer this time.0 -
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The numb bum is definitely a thing! I too am trying to take the positives from the timing of this horrible pandemic - the extra sleep time because no more commute, the extra flexibility working from home etc.
I'm terrified of the pain, and will probably tell them when I go in that I want an epidural (or at least, the option of it if/ when needed). I didn't realise this would prolong the stay, although this makes sense on reflection. Does it prolong it by much?
Loving working from home - im getting way more work done without the chatter in the office and from a personal point of view it was great this morning, I put on a load of washing I would usually be in the car at that stage and hung it out to dry then at lunch
I guess everyone is different I just know 2 of my friends had epidurals in the last year and they were both in for longer than those who didnt. One mentioned she had to use a wheelchair for a few hours after and I do know you need to get a caterher in (Sorry thats not spelt right!) if you go for that option and you have to be able to go to the bathroom a few times by yourself before you are allowed home0 -
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Well the bathroom thing is for all births, not just those with epidurals (you leave your dignity at the door of that delivery room!!) - they check quantity and how often you go within a certain period of time after the baby is born, regardless of how you gave birth. They won't let you go until you - eh - deliver.:D 0 -
dragonfly! wrote: »Loving working from home - im getting way more work done without the chatter in the office and from a personal point of view it was great this morning, I put on a load of washing I would usually be in the car at that stage and hung it out to dry then at lunch
I guess everyone is different I just know 2 of my friends had epidurals in the last year and they were both in for longer than those who didnt. One mentioned she had to use a wheelchair for a few hours after and I do know you need to get a caterher in (Sorry thats not spelt right!) if you go for that option and you have to be able to go to the bathroom a few times by yourself before you are allowed home
I’m a bit of a veteran, I’ve had 4 babies, but I would say not to get too set on any one thing, take it as it comes. If you’re there and you feel you’d like an epidural, then have it- dont be too swayed by discharge times! On one of mine I had no epidural, but I had to go to theatre and ended up with a spinal block, so it was the same difference.0 -
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Gravity is your friend in labour....being upright really helps, but when you have an epidural you pretty much have to lie on your back and can't move around much.Not really a natural position to give birth in (despite what you see on tv!) And the epidural slows some hormone down...I can't remember what, so yes, it can prolong the birth.
Gas and air worked fine for me, and kneeling upright on the bed, holding onto the top of it.It can make you woozy, but I ran with that because it kind of took my conscious mind away, and my body just knew what to do.Once I didn't have to actually stand upright I was happily woozy!!!It was lovely!
We don't give birth lying down? :eek:
Christ, I feel like I know nothing about this whole thing! 0 -
We don't give birth lying down? :eek:
Christ, I feel like I know nothing about this whole thing!
As Shesty said, gravity is your friend. An active and upright labour is the “easiest” way of giving birth. I had an epidural on my first so had to lie down and just gas and air on my second and I spent most of the time kneeling in the bed leaning on a CUB (http://www.cub-support.ie/). Kneeling definitely felt more natural and instinctual if that makes sense.
Do you plan on doing an antenatal course? There are a lot being offered online. They’ll go through labour positions etc.0 -
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We don't give birth lying down? :eek:
Christ, I feel like I know nothing about this whole thing!
Hey listen....I only realised that when I caught about 10 minutes of "One Born Every Minute" by accident during my first pregnancy!!!!I saw this woman kneeling upright over the top of the bed with gas and air and she just - gave birth.And I thought that's how I want to do it!!(seriously it was a total eureka moment for me!!)It looked so much better than all that sitting and screaming you see on TV usually.And then when I had antenatal classes and they explained the mechanics of childbirth and how the body works, it all became much clearer to me!
I gave birth to my first lying down, my next 2...they were upright on the bed.No comparison, so much more control and far better able to cope.Obviously now, I had problem-free labours that didn't go on for hours and hours, so look, it totally depends on your circumstances.But use gravity if you can for as long as you can.0 -
Hey listen....I only realised that when I caught about 10 minutes of "One Born Every Minute" by accident during my first pregnancy!!!!I saw this woman kneeling upright over the top of the bed with gas and air and she just - gave birth.And I thought that's how I want to do it!!(seriously it was a total eureka moment for me!!)It looked so much better than all that sitting and screaming you see on TV usually.And then when I had antenatal classes and they explained the mechanics of childbirth and how the body works, it all became much clearer to me!
I gave birth to my first lying down, my next 2...they were upright on the bed.No comparison, so much more control and far better able to cope.Obviously now, I had problem-free labours that didn't go on for hours and hours, so look, it totally depends on your circumstances.But use gravity if you can for as long as you can.
I suppose it makes sense when you think about it - I just hadn't really gone there in my mind I think I'm a victim of 8 series of Call the Midwife - I should have been watching One Born Every Minute instead! 
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As Shesty said, gravity is your friend. An active and upright labour is the “easiest” way of giving birth. I had an epidural on my first so had to lie down and just gas and air on my second and I spent most of the time kneeling in the bed leaning on a CUB (http://www.cub-support.ie/). Kneeling definitely felt more natural and instinctual if that makes sense.
Do you plan on doing an antenatal course? There are a lot being offered online. They’ll go through labour positions etc.
Thanks for this. I hadn't planned one, but think perhaps now it would be a good idea to sign up for one alright. 0 -
Thanks for this. I hadn't planned one, but think perhaps now it would be a good idea to sign up for one alright.
My antenatal classes were cancelled
Things like this would be really good to know
I see the Rotunda have some on their Youtube channel so Im going to try watch them later
Thank you for all the advice everyone0 -
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buttercup20 wrote: »https://rise.articulate.com/share/zMU4l-dkONipTjMMY0z3HF8NRv5EPY3u
The labour and birth course at the above link might help. I'm half way through the course (It has six parts). It's informative and it's free.
Thanks for this! 0 -
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