Ultram & Pain Relief

Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | 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

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Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | 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: [...]

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Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | 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 [...]

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Admin | November 1, 2011

I am under the care of a pain management doctor. Recieving cervical epidural steroid injections every 2 weeks. I am taking Ultram 50mg 3 times a day. Sometimes this is not enough to easee the pain in my shoulder and neck. Could I cut one in half and take 1 and 1/2? Any other alternatives? [...]

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Admin | November 1, 2011

I am 39 weeks and 3 days and I’m expecting him to come anytime soon but I can’t make my mind up about pain relief during labor. What did you take or did you go natural? I’m scared of an epidural, but I’m also scared of pain! Chosen Answer: I am totally with you! I [...]

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