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

Did anyone go through labour and forget to get pain relief?

| February 6, 2012

I just wondered if anyone else found labour so distracting that they couldn’t think of anything else, including pain relief. I really wanted to try gas and air and had planned to, and the midwife had some with her that I could have used if I had remembered it existed! I was very quiet and [...]

what pain relief would you recommend for labour?

| February 3, 2012

i have 11 weeks left and im not sure what pain relief will work or would be best for me. its my first child and im really scared. what would you suggest? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

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 [...]

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

Can I make final pain relief decision during labour?

| January 26, 2012

I am researching like crazy, but can’t fully decide what pain relief I want for labour. Can I make the final decision during labour, depending on the pain? This is my first child and I’m starting to get really nervous. I’m going to talk about this with the doctor at my next appointment, but am [...]

Why are some people against using pain relief in labour?

| 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 [...]

Would you ever consider giving birth without pain relief?

| December 9, 2011

My partner thinks I’m crazy for even considering it. I’ve never taken pain relief in my life, growing up my parents didn’t agree with modern day medicine, though I did have all my vaccinations. So I don’t even know how my body would react to pain relief and I don’t want to harm my baby [...]

what in your opinion is the best pain Relief during labour?

| December 5, 2011

Im not decided on if i will have pain relief or what type i will choose yet. I still have a long time to go but i feel i should really start thinking early to be sure of my decision. On my first child i had no pain relief because it was too late. Everyones [...]

What did you find was the best ever pain relief?

| November 13, 2011

With my son i used Gas and Air and absolutely LOVED it. Its does take the edge of the pain and thats all i needed throughout my whole labour and birth. What was your favourite pain relief? Chosen Answer: I used breathing and concentration. My hubby told me I was hitting opera notes. I was [...]