Posted By Admin on January 24, 2012
There seem to be 3 views on this issue. The first is that all pharmaceutical pain relief is bad, and that mothers that use is are selfish. The second view is that moderate pain relief is fine. The third is that the more medication you can get the better.
My question is this – to those who hold the first view – why are you so opposed to using pain relief? It doesnt harm the baby, and makes the expectant mother’s job easier, thus making the babies life easier, right? Or am I wrong on this?
If it was harmful to the baby, surely they wouldnt prescribe it. SO why NOT use pain relief?
I particularly want to hear from expectant mothers or others who oppose the use of pain relief.
i am pregnant with my 2nd child. With my first i didnt know i was in labour (long story) so i didnt go to hospital until v.late, and by then it was too late for epidural. The contractions were unspeakably painful, so much so that i just pushed too early, in an attempt to end the agony, and i ended up tearing in 3 places … and for a month i couldnt pee without being in agony. I was traumatised by the whole experience and am now morbidly fearful of going into labour again…. i feel like crying now just thinking about the whole thing
Chosen Answer:
well, i plan on getting something if need be, but i can say i went to my friends birth, and she was sober whne i got ther and in pain so they gave he rdrugs and it slowed the babies heart rate way down, so that all the nurses were running around.. they in my opinion gave her too much, so i disagree with what you said about “If it was harmful to the baby, surely they wouldnt prescribe it. ”
by: zebrafinchlover
on: 6th August 07
Category: Pain Relief Info |
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