Ultram & Pain Relief

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hello i am 33weeks pregnant and wanted to know if anyone had an epidural for pain relief and how effective it?

| February 16, 2012

was plus if there are any cons. am at the stage whereby am considering what pain relief i should ask for during labour. Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

Sterile water injections as pain relief during childbirth?

| February 15, 2012

Has anyone tried these? Apparently they inject sterile water in 4 different places in your back and it helps relieve labor pain. It is all natural and apparently an alternative to an epidural (which I know I don’t want). Anyone have any information on this form of pain relief? Any other pain relief measures you [...]

Is any type of pain relief during labour good or are there too many side affects?

| January 30, 2012

Has anyone had pain relief ie. epidural or pethadine during labour and was it good? Chosen Answer: I had an epidural with both of the deliveries of my sons. A lot of people are scared of them because they hear all these “horror stories” about them, which aren’t true… Most of the “horror stories” you [...]

Is an epidural a safe form of pain relief in labor?

| January 29, 2012

I am considering using an epidural. My previous children were all born with no pain relief at all. I am having my last and am considering avoiding the pain. I do not want to put myself or the child in harms way. Chosen Answer: They are MOSTLY safe. I opted for an epidural when my [...]

What was the most effective pain relief method you used during labour?

| January 27, 2012

I am conducting research into the subject for my portfolio for college – please help! what was the most effective pain relief method you used during labour i.e breathing, epidural, gas and air, warm bath, tens machine, pethidine, etc thanks!! Chosen Answer: isn’t epidural the most effective? by: Irish Princess on: 13th August 07

Has anyone gone through an induced labor without pain relief?

| January 5, 2012

I am 40 weeks, 6 days pregnant, and if the baby isn’t here by 42 weeks the doctors will want to induce. I’m wondering if anyone on here has been induced with pitocin and still managed to give birth without an epidural or other pain medications? Also, when you’re induced are you and the baby [...]

what types of pain relief are available during labor?

| December 29, 2011

I would like to go without an epidural and was wondering what are options for pain relief during labor? the pro’s and con’s of each? what did each of you use? how was your experience? Chosen Answer: Go with the epidural… Its great! I seriously didnt feel anything during delivery. Good luck! by: christy on: [...]

During Labor is there any other type of pain relief besides an epidural?

| December 27, 2011

I am allergic to codiene and the epidural so is there any other type of pain relief i can get during labor? With my first child i was in labor for 16 hours!! I am only 13 weeks pregnant with my second and just want to be prepared this time if the pain gets to [...]

Other effective methods of pain relief for labor and delivery that won’t affect my ability to push?

| December 20, 2011

I really don’t like the thought of massive pain, but i don’t like that thought of not being able to push with an epidural. What other kinds of pain relief is there, and what worked for you, and if you had a midwife did she believe in pain relief? Water birth is also an option [...]

Do they insert a urinary catheter with all pain relief during labor?

| November 7, 2011

I’m just about to enter my third trimester so I’ve been doing a lot of research regarding the types of pain relief available for me. I’ve noticed that everything I come upon regarding an epidural also comes with a urinary catheter and I’m super not comfortable with that. I guess what I’m wondering is if [...]