Ultram & Pain Relief

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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 [...]

what pain relief is available at home births?

| November 1, 2011

i am planning a home birth what pain relief would i be able to have? i was hoping for gas and air and maybe pefadin? Chosen Answer: ive had 3 home births and have always had gas & air i was told i could have pethidine but had to tell midwife b4 i went into [...]

What is the best pain relief during labour?

| November 1, 2011

Ive never been good with pain, Ive always had extremely painful period pains in life and in general have never been good with pain. So now that i am pregnant and planning my labour, I would like to know what is the best pain relief as I dont want to have a stressful, painful labour. [...]