Watch this BEFORE you get an EPIDURAL in labor! What to expect from start to finish!

[@melissaforfitt]

I recently had an induction and was contracting for hours before I decided to get the epidural, I wanted to work my way up the pain relief, but honestly in hindsight I don't know why I wanted to wait for the epidural. If you're open to getting one, get one as soon as you can in my opinion! It gave me so much relief and I could enjoy labour a bit more with minimal pain (apart from some pressure pains later on). At first I didn't even believe I was still contracting, it was fantastic! 😊

[@mamanursetina]

I am SO GLAD you could enjoy your labor! Inductions are no joke for a lot of people :)

[@ericaeli3807]

Yeah, if you’re being induced, just get the catheter in before they turn on the oxytocin. You don’t even have to have the analgesic going, just get the catheter in. Better than having a ton of pain and not being able to sit still for the epidural catheter placement.

[@MelanieBarrozo-u7s]

I had a similar experience. I had my second and I said I didn’t want an epidural. Well, contractions started and they came on STRONG. I got an epidural and my baby came way sooner than I thought he would. I felt absolutely nothing when he came out. I will say my back did hurt for about two days after and that made it difficult to sleep but I know it saved me the more intense pain.

[@ruthdurfee4439]

I am still upset no one told me inductions cause much more severe contractions and back labor. Which, for me, was unbearable and amplified by a major spinal issue I have. To make matters worse they started me on a Sunday evening and then everyone left. By 5 am i was in absolute turmoil and the nurse said the anesthesiologist wouldn't even be available for another couple hours. The epidural itself took 45 minutes and 7 tries and the tanked my BP. They were never able to really get it back up so i ended up with an emergency c section. The whole thing was horrible.

[@aridecker3092]

How bad does the initial numbing injection hurt? Can you compare it to any other pain?

[@bexfisch80]

I got an epidural with my first and it was a very positive experience for me. I initially didn't want to do it because I'm scared of needles and I heard all these horror stories around it. But then in the hospital, the pain was worse than the fear and I asked for it, and am so thankful I did. My water broke first thing in the morning after waking up and I basically dove straight into labor - no long build up, no small contractions over time, hard and painful and fast from the get go, for HOURS. I hadn't even eaten anything yet that day, either, so I got exhausted very quickly. After the epidural, I finally got some rest. I did get kind of woozy at first and needed to be on oxygen for the remainder of my labor, but I got to rest and even eat a granola bar I think. Just the sheer relief I felt was unmatched. So now that I'm pregnant with my second, I'm very open to having the epidural again. It made giving birth to my daughter a much more positive experience.

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so glad it went well for you ♥️

[@dentistnirmal2687]

Didn’t epidural cause backache in your case?

[@annam.m.2909]

With my first baby, my water broke and I was receiving induction gel every few hours but my cervix wouldn't open. On a third day they were already giving me a double gels and I was contracting like crazy every 4-5min for another day. At this point I was already exhausted, barely slept and nurse convinced me to get an epidural. What a relief!! I have relaxed a bit, could do exercises and my cervix finally started to open. Baby was progressing down and in few hours was already on my chest. I'm so grateful for medicine and all the people in hospital that helped me get through it. In two months I'm going there again. I won't be refusing epidural for as long.

[@Foxemblem]

I was 10 cm, fully effaced and actively pushing but baby was not properly engaged with the pelvis so we went from the midwifery to the hospital, and since I'd been in labor for about 12 hours at that point and had been pushing for half that long, they gave me an epidural to let me rest. I will tell you, when you've endured that much childbirth, that pinch is NOTHING. I did feel some pressure/discomfort in my left hip, told the anesthesiologist, and he made the most subtle adjustment and then nothing-was totally good after that. They did slow down the contractions quite a bit so when I got some rest they had to start pitocin to get things moving again but going in a second time I'm planning on getting the epidural (maybe a lower dose). A good anesthesiologist is a godsend, honestly.

[@MB-vi8zp]

I've had 5 babies naturally and am pregnant with #6, and have been thinking about getting an epidural because I plan to be induced. But I have always felt like it'd be awful, and after this video you pretty much confirmed it for me. I'd rather deal with painful contractions for hours than have a needle stuck between my bones. I don't like feeling numb anyway.

[@mamanursetina]

Totally fair!

[@hannahm.9881]

Also pregnant with baby #6 Idk my induction contractions were horrible compared to my natural contractions. I've gone natural and induction and I wont go induction without the epidural

[@MB-vi8zp]

@@hannahm.9881 I had an induction with my 4th because he was super overdue. It was way worse than natural contractions, like WAY WAY worse, but from the time they started pitocin to the time I had him was only about 45 minutes. They had broken my water about an hour beforehand and I think I had sort of started labor at that point, so I imagine that intensified and sped up things. But either it was really fast, and I imagine it'll be pretty fast again since this is my 6th baby and my labors in general are pretty short (my first was the longest at 14 hours, everyone after that has been 6 hours or less). I wouldn't consent to having my water broken this time though, I much prefer that to happen naturally. And I still am open to an epidural if induction takes a really long time, but I'd like to try without it because I really hate feeling numb and the idea of not being able to move or be in any position other than on my back sounds really awful. I'd rather be in a lot of pain for a short amount of time than be numb for hours and deal with side effects afterwards.

[@vixen7774]

Yea don’t worry you have given birth many times your labour will be way shorter!

[@tryphenarose384]

@@vixen7774 Not always the case.

[@CrimsonFountainofYou]

You got to the "in between your bones" and I was like, I would rather die with pain. Good to know

[@mamanursetina]

Haha, fair

[@mitityuk18]

Absolutely agree

[@amandah3619]

That’s what I thought. Bring blinded by pain later… I didn’t care what they did to me for the epidural. 😂😂😂

[@dementiasuccesspath2239]

No ma’am. The contractions are so much worse. I thought I was going to throw up, pass out and die all at the same time. My husband said my face turned white during a particularly bad contraction. The epidural felt like the dr poked me with his finger, it was so not a big deal compared to what I was dealing with

[@patreloxtapodaki]

The level of detail in this valuable info you offer to us is insane! Love you all the way for paying such attention to the small stuff as well as the "elephants in the room".

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here ♥️

[@taylorswf23]

I had one with my first, wanted one with my son but he was born in the car. That was, all in all, a better experience. So I plan to go without the epidural for my third baby in December.

[@azerlynno]

As someone who was in labor for 3 days before I got an epidural I felt complete relief the moment he gave me the epidural. This mama gave it her all and that pain relief was a God send! I literally felt drunk with relief!

[@haleyphipps0417]

Very helpful video to watch when I start a family someday. Fun Fact: epidurals are not just for pain management while your in labor,they also are used to manage pain after a major surgery like an organ transplant, amputation, and even surgery that replaces or repairs bones like knee hip replacements or broken arms and legs. When I was a teenager a friend's 6 year old sister had a bone surgery that purposely broke both her legs and fix them because she was adopted from Africa where they believe in crazy things like breaking bones to heal someone of sickness and her legs never healed right leaving her in lots of pain to walk before the surgery and she got an epidural to help with the pain post surgery. Later her legs continued to hurt and it left her with a limp when she walked and it turns out she was actually born with a type of dwarfism and needs surgery on her legs every 5-7 years until she is an adult to continue to straighten them and replace the pins and rods that help straighten her legs. She just turned 15 recently and had another surgery when she was 12.

[@mamanursetina]

Oh wow thanks for sharing! Also that makes me so sad they are breaking kids bones 😞💔

[@cassidylhd]

I used to be a paediatric nurse on a surgical ward, and yes, we used epidurals for a LOT of different surgeries! I've also had one myself for hip surgeries as a child. I'm not afraid of them at all, and I'm glad they're an option. I do hope I'll get through my second labour without one, however I had to be induced my first time and I deeply regret not getting one then, because even four years later I don't like thinking about my first labour and how horrifically painful it was. I'm open to it a lot more this time.

[@nmh7499]

I live in Mexico so things are a little different here. I was at a private hospital with my very own medical team- OB, Neonatologist, Anesthesiologist, and nurse. I had a very fast birth for a FTM and arrived at the hospital when I was already 10cm and my anesthesiologist literally came running in and was still able to administer an epidural. They basically just rolled me over on my side and got it in. I was so thankful because it immediately calmed me down as the contraction pain subsided. I had my daughter like 20 minutes later. 🤭 Then while holding my daughter I experienced what you mention at the beginning. My blood pressure plummeted and I felt super dizzy. They got it taken care of right away and I almost immediately felt better. To this day I never knew what caused it but I bet it was the epidural. It is good to know! Thank you for sharing such an informative video!

[@Outlook_Expeditions]

If you are 8 cm > and you are experiencing back labor get the epidural. You actually have a choice in deciding whether you want to feel everything but be comfortable. I was 10 cm dilated and started pushing and they still gave it to me. I still was able to feel everything. You are not missing out in any experience. It’s harder to get epidural when contractions are closer together rather than being spaced farther out

[@kitturtle6629]

I had back labor with all three babies so far, and only got an epidural with my first.

[@Joan33-yy6vy]

I wish I saw this video before I had my son in 2019. I didn’t want an epidural, but when it came to transition and 10/10 pain I asked for one - the nurses knew I didn’t want it, I was already at 8cm. None of them told me that it was too late or tried to encourage me to keep going. Not one person told me about ANY side effects. Thankfully my son was born completely healthy. I however got a CSF leak, leading to an excruciating 6 day head ache. My breast milk never came in, no period for 3.5 years- finally discovered that due to the CSF Leak from the epidural my pituitary gland was completely damaged. Sheehan’s syndrome. I have to take ALL my hormones via prescription (thyroid, progesterone, estrogen and testosterone) and I can’t ovulate on my own bc no LH or FSH so chances of having more children are very low! My recommendation - don’t get one! Our bodies were made for this. The pain is temporary and the relief from that pain is not worth the risk!

[@funcreativeandfashionhaul7524]

How r h now?. . R u better now. . . . . Should I not take epidural?. Is c section better?

[@darakhshankhan18]

That’s so scary and sad. You should have sued them. These inexperienced people just make experiences on people like us and they don’t really care

[@annaleshchenko9758]

Sorry to hear this 😭 what a terrible experience and consequences 😢 I hope your health will recover Thank you for sharing your story

[@Joan33-yy6vy]

@@funcreativeandfashionhaul7524 I’m doing so much better now. My pituitary gland is still not functional and I’m still taking all my hormones orally (thyroid, estrogen and progesterone) I am working with a fertility doctor who has been amazing and we are in our first trimester of pregnancy so lots of prayers for well guided doctors and health! That aside- why do you feel like you need to choose epidural or C-section? I would really do your own research on both. C-sections are brutal on the body and should only be done as a medically needed procedure/last resort. I obviously did not have a good experience with an epidural, so I will not be getting one! In my opinion - our bodies were made for this and can handle it all so beautifully, we fail at it mentally and that’s what we need to work on! Maybe we should bring back bragging rights for natural births?! Lol

[@flawlessblondie]

How terrible! Must not blame your choice however- Sheehan syndrome results from severe blood loss/ post partum hemorrhage, not from csf leak associated with epidural!

[@anastasiapetrakova]

That's amazingly helpful, thank you!🤩 My next question would be - how to deal with the provider on this matter in case you have no doubts about getting epidural in general, but about the doctor who's performing the procedure? (saw a comment below about an unexperienced doctor who caused injury😶). What are the significant signs that smth is going wrong during or after the procedure and I should stop them and/or ask for another doctor (maybe it's taking too long or doctor tried more than X times, only one side got frozen etc)?

[@taylord7261]

I had one 8 years ago and had no issues. And till this day I still have no back issues. Loved it

[@kevinchaneldavis2685]

Im having problems still with my back 2 1/2 years later because when i was giving birth for my 4th time ( 4th epidural) i had a inexperienced person doing my epidural and she dug in my back for over 10 minutes and tore the disc in my back.Then i had to have a more experienced anesthesiologist reinsert the needle and got it almost right awak , this is all while having contractions. Now all I want is for my back to stop hurting and the sad part is is that the epidurals really didn't help me while in labor . 😢

[@mamanursetina]

TORE THE DISC?? Oh my goodness i'm so sorry!

[@Ad1nfernum]

Man, as someone with a preexisting disc issue, this is my nightmare. I'm so sorry that happened to you and you're still dealing with it!

[@arlettegarcia3332]

This happened to me too! First kid I had the epidural went smoothly I had no pain but the second kid I had i felt the needle in me after numbing and then she had to retry the process again and my back is hurting currently till this day it’s been 4 weeks since

[@jujunita12345]

OMG WTH, was any sort of physio therapy offered to you after?

[@icepanda17]

First two children, the epidural was amazing. The third was done in a military hospital… I am still dealing with problems from it.

[@tyroot1158]

It’s a matter of time before this page blows up… love your videos

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you so much for the support 😊♥️

[@rachelle2227]

I had an epidural with my second labor a month ago (and at my first). I had a fairly quick labor, so I was only in the hospital for an hour before I gave birth. This isn’t a lot of time to get the pre process of the epidural done, and then getting the epidural and it having time to come into effect. Apparently it takes longer to come into effect when you’re well into active labor! I didn’t experience any relief, I believe from my contraction pain, or maybe I felt like 80% of it, just in the last 20 kinutes. Luckily it did help lesson the vaginal pain of the actual delivery. I screamed with pushing during the last five minutes or so, and I never thought I would do that (my first labor was slower and the epidural worked well, so I didn’t scream then). Still glad I got it, though. Glad it could take the edge off a little bit. The pain of the needles to get it is minimal compared to active contraction pain, and I did have lingering back pain for like a day after, but that was quite tolerable too, especially since I mainly just felt it when getting up, and I pretty much stayed in bed for the first few days anyway.

[@arlettegarcia3332]

Yess so true same happened with me my first kid the labor was slow and I took it early on and I was able to relax but second kid I had it was much quicker so barley had time to get epidural and it barely took the pain off by a little

[@МаріяТарасенко-э3я]

Epidural was the best decision for me. I had contractions for more then 30 hours by 5cm, I was exhausted. Epidural early let me sleep 5 to 8 cm and then for the birth I could already feel everything

[@Madebyroe_]

I’ve listened to so many videos like this for epidurals, but this is by far the most in depth one I’ve heard. Thank you for making this so detailed I feel so at ease now that I’m fully aware of the whole process. ❤

[@PinkPaws88]

I just had my 4th and final C-section 2 weeks ago so I’ve had 1 epidural and 3 spinals I was kinda freaked out the first time as everyone says it hurts but honestly I only felt a tiny prick..definitely not as bad as it seems if you are an over thinker like myself your just honestly working yourself up for nothing

[@mamanursetina]

Love that!! Many congrats 🎉❤

[@juliakbrown]

Super helpful, thank you! Trying to figure out what the best option for me is, so I really appreciate the detailed information!

[@mamanursetina]

Perfect!! Make sure to check out my video on the other medicated options and my video on non medicated childbirth! Then you can take it all in ♥️

[@truegirl2anna]

PSA: if you feel dizzy, nauseous, and like you’re gonna pass out, IT IS NOT NORMAL, your blood pressure dropped too much from the epidural. With my first I just thought that was normal and didn’t say anything. I also literally could not feel anything, no pressure, nothing. Too weird…which I guess some would like that? Told the nurses about this experience with my second and they didn’t really give me a “strong epidural” so I felt half of the pain 😅…plus fluid accumulation occurred in my lower legs because they pumped me with so many fluids.

[@shiro_21]

I'm male, but I looked at this out of curiosity anyway. And I have to say... Births are scary. I'm glad I never have to go through this

[@VP-uj7id]

Lucky you

[@КсенияПолтавец-ж7э]

Epidurals are available for men too)) my father had one, and he suffered from headaches for some time after it.

[@shiro_21]

@@КсенияПолтавец-ж7э i never knew! I'm sorry about your dad..

[@education461]

Yep women are Goddesses for creating and giving birth to every living human!

[@AshenWolfe-xh3ry]

"Hug the pillow & Arch your back like a halloween cat" was essentially what i was told when i got my spinal b4 a c-section with my first. Told it would feel like a bee sting, but tbh it was worse. Good news is it was only worse for a half a second before my entire body went numb and they laid me down. I appreciate this video bc shes explaininh it step by step. It merely happened to me step by step with my first. Very scary at the time. This was back in 2012. Media has come pretty far and im stoked this information is easy to find.

[@samanthac.349]

A friend of mine was expecting her 4th child, and decided to try a drug-free delivery. She did it, but regretted it because she was in so much pain that she couldn’t enjoy her newborn’s first few moments as much as the previous 3 births. When she had her 5th child, she was back on the epidural train.

[@jocelynprior1874]

All trust I had in gynecologists went out the door when I was gaslit for having pain during an iud. Lots of anxiety about child birth now

[@Grogu01]

It pisses me off when I hear women have such horrible shitty insensitive doctors and experiences. We are treated like shet in the medical world! I’ve heard IUDs hurt soooo bad!!

[@jocelynprior1874]

@Grogu01 I nearly blacked out having it placed, and when I asked for freezing getting it out she said no because there's no research that says it's necessary. My ASKING. is what makes it necessary!

[@tryphenarose384]

@@Grogu01 I hate all forms of birth control, personally. I'm pregnant with my 3rd. Had all 3 back-to-back. My first is 2, my 2nd 1, my 3rd will be born September. Getting a tubal after this baby is born, because I'm done. Sure, it's a lot of work, but I'm glad I never went routes like getting an IUD. I tried birth control pills once and it made me feel terrible. Never took it again. My friend had an IUD and had such excruciating period pains, she thought she had endometriosis. Just turns out the IUD moved around and was hurting her. To me, that sounded absolutely awful, and I never wanted to go through that.

[@laurenbella5253]

I had it with my first baby and it was soooo good only thing that i had bad back pain for 2 weeks after having the baby . But the pain goes with time .

[@mamanursetina]

Yes! It almost feels bruised hey?

[@Alexisk273]

I got a csf leak and spinal headache. I ended up needing a blood patch. The headache was incredibly painful and it was scary. I got to 5cm without epidural and was doing pretty well but I was afraid of how I would do with continuing and intensifying pain. My epidural was also so strong i could not feel myself pushing. I felt zero pressure. I ended up with an episiotomy and vacuum assisted and then I also could not pee after and that was so uncomfortable. I'm pregnant with my second now. Hoping for a quick labor this time so that I won't need an epidural this time. I'm definitely scared of the pain but I'm terrified of having so many negative side effects again.

[@NightmareBecca]

I love that you went into so much detail!

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you for commenting!

[@megangray7769]

I had an unplanned epidural with my first and I have no regrets. Definitely getting it again for my second baby due in 3 months! 😂

[@Bella-Ladiaz]

I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I’m terrified for labour and delivery. How soon during labour can the epidural be given?

[@madPANDAmonium]

With my first, i wasnt able to get an epidural for a very long time, due to space and not having a room. It was awful. I was so tired from being up all night in pain, that when i finally got an epidural i fell asleep only to be woken up to "its time to push" and i was so tired i honeslty felt like i missed everything. I was in a daze. I got an epidural almost as soon as I was admitted with my second. I wasn't playing around. And the experience was 100 times more enjoyable.

[@alondriahall4347]

I get induced tomorrow, maybe Tuesday. I’m ready for whatever outcome with this epidural. This is my first baby, and I want to enjoy it. I don’t wanna be in so much pain I can’t even engage with my newborn properly. Also I’ve have bad pelvic griddle, and sciatica from this pregnancy (burning sensation in your bones) so yeah I’m definitely gonna need medication to help me with that as well.

[@literally1435]

Hi! How was your experience? Did you have your baby? 🥰

[@alondriahall4347]

@@literally1435 HEY!!! yes I had my baby on the 23rd! He was supposed to be here on the 22nd however it took forever to dilate, and for him to come down more into the pelvic area. The induction started with a vaginal pill to ripen my cervix, then they checked me later on and I was 0.5cm (so not much) and 8 hours had went by lol, then they came in and gave me a foley bulb, (yes you will have medication with it, just request it just in case) I was given fentanyl (not the street kind lol) it helped by making me feel drunk, or I guess high lol so I knew they were placing it, I just couldn’t feel it too much because I was dazed/relaxed🥴. The bulb made my water break!! (Still wasn’t in active labor) because I was only at 5 cm because of the bulb/ballon. Then after that I asked for my epidural! Because the contractions hurt! But if you breathe with them girl! You will feel like a champ, because you can do it! They are going to feel hard and strong because you’re at 5cm ! (You may be more) so remember once that water breaks it’s time to breathe! Because yoy have to wait for the anesthesiologist To come to your room could take 45 mins mine took about 20 but if you breathe and communicate with someone in the room it goes by fast! (Yes you can talk through contractions! I did) it’s just hard because you’re in pain, but you can! Just breathe and talk breathe and talk. NOW ONTO THE EPIDURAL. The needle didn’t hurt me (I have tattoos so needless don’t faze me honestly) (pain level 3) but what did feel weird was the pressure (pain level 5) but once it’s in !!! Time for medication! Cold sensation down your back which is normal, and then boom it’s starting to work! The worst part of the epidural is the TAPE! lol they have to tape it to your back girlfriend! So when it’s time to Remove it ! It hurts (free back wax) literally!😂 Anyways don’t be afraid to use that epidural button, or ask for booster because they made need to give you something heavier. (I needed something heavier) mine failed on one side because of nerve damage during pregnancy…then the heavier medicine failed on one side, then the anesthesiologist just came in, and changed the machine to give me more doses of the epidural at a time… that helped once I got too 9 cm I gave myself more medication using the button, because I knew it was close to pushing time. (My hospital allows you to get a epidural at anytime, you could get it during your pushing, however get it before!!) now my epidural was numb perfectly, waist down I felt nothing, legs felt heavy they had to help me position them bc you won’t be able to move them as much or at all (that’s normal, it means it’s working) the contraction I still felt in my stomach! (Pain level 5.5/ 6) not too bad honestly but if it hurts, fight through them because you need to know when to push when your feel your stomach rise and hit the highest peak on the monitor (push) 3 pushes per contraction. Push hard (with your bottom) so just imagine you’re popping. They told me it could take first time moms to push 1-3 hours…I did it in less then 20 mins, (13 mins 9 pushes) I did tear, but you can’t feel anything down below.., I didn’t even feel pressure. All I felt was me pushing myself.. remember once your water break you may get a fever, which will make babies heart rate rise! But stay calm, pray, breathe because that was my worry, I wanted to give up and get a c-sections because I was like nooo my baby is distressed but he wasn’t… lol I was just worrying too much which is okay to be cautious..it’s your body do what you feel is safe. I had no choice because my nurses and dr was like no you’re gonna push ! You can do it, and I was like ugh! Fine let’s go! I had no real reason for a c-section, I was just scared and kind of in pain because of my epidural failed but like I said before I pushed the button again before pushing officially… so now it’s 5am I’m 10 cm I start pushing, I’m paying attention to my stomach, and pushing with the contractions (remember allow them to build up first, then push) request for coaching (someone to tell you when too push ) that helps, use the mirror I used it in the beginning to see the hair then I stopped because I was focusing on pushing hard! Now! Once you’ve finished time to deliver the placenta which also did not hurt me because I was so numb below the doctor just pushed on my stomach gently, and the placenta slid out, Back to tearing. I tore 1st degree. Aftercare at home, sitting, and peeing, and walking may hurt… I’m still kinda in pain but I’m good ☺️remember cold pack reduces swelling, heat promotes healing ❤️‍🩹. Heat packs (sit on them) wear your pad with tucks wipes and underwear then sit on the heat pack ( thank me later) lol it feels amazing, and helps so much. After labor, they are going to make you pee if you can’t pee don’t worry just make sure that you do pee within the day because sometimes when you don’t pee after birth uterus will be to one side of your stomach and that’s not good, so just make sure that you drink lots of water and pee once they have taken the catheter out because you will have to have a catheter that will drain the Pee for you, because when you have that epidural, you can’t get up out of bed. So sidenote to help you dilate more while in bed, you can ask for peanut ball and to change positions in bed. But anyways, once the catheters out, you will continue to pee and they will come in every 15 minutes and press on your abdomen to feel for your uterus. Some people say that it hurts it was just slightly uncomfortable for me. The pain was more so discomfort (pain level 4) lol sorry about this detailed description. I just know this is going to be much needed information for first time Moms because I had a birth plan however once I got there everything on my birth plan changed everything I said I didn’t want. I ended up getting for example, like Pitocin that honestly wasn’t that bad My baby took the medication well and so did I however, in the case, the baby does not take the medication well they will shut off the machine, then start over again. Now for my hospital, they only give you three times. so if they have to shut off the machine three times…they will move to C-section (MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM IN CASE THE INDUCTION DOES NOT GO AS PLANNED HAVE THE C-section AS A BACK UP PLAN) because if it’s an emergency, and they can’t numb you again in time, or you can’t use your same epidural because it wore off or something.. they will put you under general anesthesia (put you to sleep) and that’s a NO ! For me I was like no way lol I need to be alert ! So I made sure if all fails take me to the OR! Give me a spinal first before you just put me to sleep- however that may be different for your hospital. Oh they will recommend to eat before induction! So eat your heart out! Because once you get to the hospital, you cannot eat so if you are in labor for several days you will only be able to drink water, ice chips, drink broth, popsicle juice, and that itself is very hard because you have a baby that is inside you who is hungry and making you hungry but all you can eat is a popsicle or jello. Ohhh but once it’s over girl! EAT EAT EAT! lol So to sum it all up! My experience was crazy, a good crazy! Wasn’t all that bad once you started pushing, it’s time to party 🎉 literally I was smiling while pushing because it’s exciting. I would do it again the same way! Kudos to the mommies that do it unmediated! But this mommy is gonna ask for some medication! 😂 just because there are risk doesn’t mean that they are going to happen. Even unmediated births have risk so don’t be ashamed to get medicine! If it hurts, it’s hurts. lol anyways I wish you the best if you’re having a little one! 🩵💕 you got this! Go in there & do ya thang ! Keep this message for a reminder, and go girlfriend !

[@berrylabus2363]

i had an epidural with my 1st and second. It was a best decision ever. I was relaxed,dont feel the contraction. I was just layin down and sleep and wake up its time to push. Im currently pregnant 31 weeks my baby is breech but if ever she will turn i will definetely have a epidural.

[@1smileaday771]

I'm glad i didn't know all of this before i got mine haha. Whewwwww. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. On the other hand I'm so happy I know now, to fuel my courage for a natural birth on the next one. Thank you.

[@briannablanchard4480]

I wish I didn’t know. Now I’m panicking 😢

[@annaleshchenko9758]

@@briannablanchard4480same here 😭

[@karenwilliams5724]

My skin was frozen but I felt the needle in my back and jumped involuntarily. The Anesthesiologist yelled at me. Appropriate but no one warned me I would feel it deep inside my back.

[@CouldYouBeMoreObvi]

That’s awful, maybe they didn’t administer enough lidocaine, I’ve had two and only felt the pain from the initial numbing needle & medication

[@arlettegarcia3332]

Omg same I felt it too she had to try the whole process again because I felt it

[@twilldistilled]

I am having my first baby in a few weeks - this video was great! Thanks for explaining all of this in such an easy manner.

[@lvi961]

You can walk (with assistence) when you have an epidural. In Germany they vary the dose, you don‘t have to be completely numb.

[@jademccalister6847]

My cousin is a nurse, and she believes that my epidural may have caused my baby to lose oxygen to his brain at some point, which resulted in him having seizures. I’ve also never had any side effects from medicines in my entire 20 years of life at the time. (I’m 27 now).

[@darakhshankhan18]

That could be true both my kids used to have seizures till age 6

[@jademccalister6847]

@@darakhshankhan18 that’s awful, and did anything like that run in your family ?

[@darakhshankhan18]

@@jademccalister6847 no

[@chronixxfan8701]

I didn't have a good epidural delivered. After administering my epidural, i couldn't move my legs. The nurse had to help me move or turn. My blood pressure continued going down and the babies heart rate was scary down to 70bpm. I was 9cm dilated but baby wouldn't come out. They told me i have to get an emergency c-section otherwise baby wont make it due to his heart rate. They some how couldn't control my blood pressure and baby's heart rate. I think had a bad anesthesiologist who did a bad job.

[@kvkatz8302]

I've had stitches twice in my life. Both times, I nearly passed out about a minute after the local anesthetic was applied. I'm not sure if that was a reaction to the anesthetic or just a coincidence, but I really hope this isn't the case with an epidural since it sounds like you can't move for up to 10 minutes!

[@Katness07]

I had two babies, each one was only 1 day over due date. I also have Ankylosing Spondylitis and was concerned about my spine, so I declined the epidural. First baby was an easy birth with minimal IV pain meds, the second one I should probably have had the epidural, since he was seconds from being an emergency C-Section when his head got stuck in the birth canal, but he was also delivered naturally. He was 9 lbs 13 oz! Then when he was 6 weeks old, I got a tubal ligation.

[@tryphenarose384]

How was the tubal for you? I had my first two natural, but after my 2nd I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. All the pushing did a number on my organs. Got pregnant again and this is my last. Plan to get the tubal. I'm more nervous for an epidural this time though, as the pain was so intense with my 2nd.

[@monicaschwingshakl8644]

This is such a great detailed video. I feel like I know everything I need to know to make a decision now! Super comforting honestly

[@darakhshankhan18]

I can still feel the pain of epidural after 10 years . First epidural turned my normal delivery into c section and second one was very weird I can still imagine and feel the discomfort

[@avengersairsoft3259]

I knew I wanted an epidural when I was getting induced at the end of May. My blood pressure was high so I ended up having to get the epidural sooner than I asked. But as soon as I had it I ended up passing out and sleeping until the morning.

[@sunnyday4055]

I had an epidural then a c section tbh maybe my doctor was really good, but i felt no pain at all in my back

[@ThatOneGeekyFamilytoo]

I’ve had 4 epidurals. Yes, it makes my BP go down and the shakes. But because I know it will make my BP go down, I tell them beforehand and they know… but I don’t think I will get an epidural this time. As much as I love them… my labors have been going faster and faster each baby… and I really don’t think I’ll have time this time… I’m concerned about even making it to the hospital….

[@NightmareBecca]

The epidermal and a c section are the only things I’m afraid of. I hope I never had to have either.

[@jasminehook9175]

I am 22 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I am scared of giving birth but at the same time c-sections also scare me. I hate needles so I am going to have the time of my life when it comes time for this child to come into the world 😅😢

[@annaleshchenko9758]

I feel you. Good luck 🍀

[@HappinessGuano]

Thank you so much for this! I fully plan on getting an epidural but I'm nervous because the spot it goes in is the same spot I injured 14 years ago. Knowing that they will numb me first makes me feel so much better. The only question I have is what the tape is like. Medical adhesive causes my skin to blister. Is there a hypoallergenic version for the epidural?

[@xxloveyou77]

What about walking/functional epidurals?

[@tatianashu9468]

Thank you so much for your videos! They are so informative, honest and straightforward. Just love the information and appreciate it a lot! ❤

[@therealmouseymouse]

I really appreciated the details, it definitely solidified for me that i don't want one.

[@Morbid_Freyja27]

What do you do when someone starts to have breathing issues after the epidural is in their system?

[@mamanursetina]

You can slow down the epidural, sit you up a bit higher so the level comes down quicker and just standby and offer reassurance and reminders to take those breaths ♥️ it usually passes fairly quickly

[@Morbid_Freyja27]

@@mamanursetina Ahhh, that's a relief! 😌

[@FooleryFairy]

Probably a stupid question but do you remove the urinary cathether when pushing stage starts?

[@shreelekhaelumalai]

Yes

[@mo_lc13]

What I've learned from this video is I don't want an epidural. How scary 😬

[@mamanursetina]

Oh I’m sorry. It wasn’t meant to scare anyone. But they don’t have to be for everyone and that’s ok too ♥️

[@mo_lc13]

@@mamanursetina I had to get something like an epidural when I got a cerclage stitch put in, the worst part for me was the guy digging his thumb into my spine to find the right spot to stick the needle. I did make a couple tiny flinch motions when he stuck me with the needle, but I tried really hard not to.

[@TheWhyNotShow]

It makes more sense now after having one. Everything was green before. I wanted to go all natural but if I knew the epidural felt the way it did, I wouldn't have tried to be a hero with that too much pain because they saw that I couldn't bare the pain anymore and decided and suggested I take an epidural even when I resented it in the first place. Worsed part o had it while having a contraction, something I don't look forward to doing on my next births.

[@sscc6853]

Awesome video, presentation & information. Due in November with baby#4. I have had one epidural & two natural. I think in going to decide to try natural again. Thank you for spreading the information to help women decide on birth plan

[@overseal40]

What would be the numbers considered for low blood pressure when you're going to have an epidural ? Like *actual* low blood pressure or in the low end of normal range ?

[@mamanursetina]

So the number matters but also what matters is what your baseline blood pressure was before the epidural and how you’re feeling. If your blood pressure was 145/90 and you get an epidural and it drops to 105/70 you’ll probably feel crappy with that. But if you’re normally low you might not with a bit of a low pressure if that makes sense. Also if you’re symptomatic with the numbers - light headed, dizzy, nauseated…

[@overseal40]

@@mamanursetina I see ! My baseline is in the 100/80 but to be fair I did get quite scared about the whole spinal tap thing so I'm really reconsidering an epidural 😆 had a lumbar puncture done because of meningitis and the memory of that thing stayed with me for two decades 🤣 I guess I'll see when the moment arrives !! I love your content by the way, I'm forwarding many of the videos to my s/o :) it really helps

[@mamanursetina]

@@overseal40 I’m so so glad!

[@ruthdurfee4439]

​@@overseal40my baseline is also around 100/80 and my epidural caused a bp drop. More accurately, it tanked. I almost lost consciousness and they were giving me so much fluids to try to get it back up that it ended up causing another problem that I won't get into. They were never able to get it to come back to normal so my dr insisted on a c-section. Im pregnant again and I will NOT be getting another epidural. Also, ive had a spinal leak. (From another spine surgery). Calling it a headache is like calling a severed limb a boo boo. It's indescribable how horrible it is, and mine took over a week to replenish too. Even laying flat it absolutely impossible because the ONLY relief from the pain is being inverted. The only treatment is a blood patch, when they draw fresh blood and inject it into your spinal column. Which they have to do FOUR times. I've had some horrible procedures done and dealt with a great deal of pain from my condition. But that leak was the worst thing I've ever experienced.

[@errorcode202notfound5]

They failed my epidural 8 times. I was on the machine for 24 hours only 1cm dilated. They turned the machine off. The doctors and I decided on an emergency c section. The drug they use to numb your lower body failed. The second time it worked. Baby was healthy but the epidural had bad side effects after for up to 1/2 months. I’m hoping this time round this doesn’t happen again.

[@michelleduplessis622]

I had was induced with my first baby with epidural and had no issues. Second baby i was induced without epidural and man that pain was terrible I asked them for the epidural i couldn't handle the pain but they said it was too late. However it was a quicker birth. I'm pregnant with my 3rd and scheduled again to be induced but hopefully baby comes naturally without being induced or having something for pain. But if not I'll have to take the epidural again.

[@AninaSabry]

does epidural have after effect in the next years? like back pains? as most if the women i knew do epidural at labor having cs are complaining on that

[@alihaqhaqalias.6040]

I am trying to convince hopefully when i get pragnant and when its time to go labor i will have Epidural ❤😊

[@ashoftmrw]

Im pretty anxious because I have a bit of a problem where pain meds don’t seem to work very effectively for me. I’ve never had anything that includes opioids so maybe that will help but yeah when I’ve had to get local injections of like lidocaine and stuff for things like a root canal, they pumped me full of the stuff and it still did nothing. SO anxious that the epidural is going to fail which will be hell because I’m being induced

[@Ad1nfernum]

Definitely explore your options with your provider. My midwife and I agreed we'll start with nitrous oxide and step up as needed, but there are options in between that and epidural. The midwife said typically fentanyl as a standalone tool is a go-to, but I've also heard of people using a TENS machine (I hadn't thought to ask my midwife about that). I think at the very least, though, making sure nitrous oxide is readily available would be something to ask about if you haven't already. (And where I live, in early labor they will give morphine, but they can't use it later in labor for reasons that I can't remember right now. 🥴) Opioids certainly don't work for everyone and they can have some nasty side effects, but to my understanding they seem to work well for most people.

[@jenniferb9506]

I want an epidural right now! With my last son they told me it was too late. I don’t believe this. They also gave me pitocin and lied to me and said it was “fluids” for dehydration. I did not like my nurse, she was really rude. And only my husband remembers seeing the Dr, for a second.

[@moonmoon_space]

I wish I watched this when I had my births… 2x 😌 I endured endless and very painful births…I was then too exhausted to keep up and was then when I asked for it. I only felt the pinch, the Dosis was low and still could feel the contractions, after struggling for a while we had emergency… I was fading away and so was my baby, our hearts rates and oxygen where in bad shape. For a C section was too late, so they pushed and vacuumed at the same time. I felt already like I was flying away of the room and could hear all voices far away even though they were screaming (husband was there too). But I’m still glad I was a bit released from pain because before I felt Like dying too. Child birth depends a lot of our anatomies as well, and the size of our partners I think. I’m small and my husband big:(. Big fathers big babies? Isn’t it? Thank you. You are really amazing-very professional! ❤

[@amandah3619]

I didn’t feel whit when they did the epidural… the amount of pain I was in… that sticks or needles felt like a feather. NOTHING at that point, lol 😂

[@juliamccoey7496]

She says you can't get up with an epidural but I've heard so many women tell me they had one where they could still walk around. Is it just an American thing where they keep you down for fear you'll fall over and sue them?

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

Must be two types as people specifically talk about a mobile epidural, off to find out

[@Bypoojagharat12]

I don’t think I want an epidural..

[@mamanursetina]

That’s totally fair. There are definitely other options! I have an unmedicated birth video and the one in this video is the 5 different medication options for birth ❤❤

[@joyosonMathai]

Your Explanation is amazing and I wish you were my High school Teacher. Love from India

[@stephybobo1991]

I dread getting epidurals.

[@mamanursetina]

They arent mandatory so make sure you know the risks and benefits! THen make the decision :)

[@CaseyWiggin]

This is so informative. Thank you

[@mitityuk18]

This video reassured me that I should never ask for an epidural. I had 2 babies naturally, and won’t be asking for an epidural third time.

[@givhony4910]

I only ever had pain, after an epidural, with my oldest. I had no pain with my next 2, which probably means that I had a high dose of the epidural with my last 2 and a lower dose with my ildest. I could feel pain on the left side but not the right side with my oldest.

[@jamiecline8983]

My 1st birth, the epidural was too much. I couldn't even feel to push. It made delivery much worse. 2nd delivery was induction due to IUGR, they had to stick me 3 times before they got it right. Babies 3-6 were natural births. I can't go back and I'm terrified of a C-section because of this alone.

[@samanthabrooks9714]

I came here to confirm I do not in fact want this medical procedure! Very informative, thank you!

[@mamanursetina]

You're welcome!

[@daisyshine5735]

Have you got one of theses videos about c sections?

[@aisvaryanarasimhan4530]

Does epidural slows down the baby coming out ? Is there any chance without taking epidural baby comes out faster than taking epidural?

[@mamanursetina]

So it could allow you to push baby out more controlled because not as much of the pain of crowning will be there but that said lots of people without epidurals are able to guide baby out quite well so its pretty independant

[@chrys77cross]

I've had 5 children with no epidural. #4 & 5 were awful. Now 26 weeks into my 6th pregnancy, I was seriously considering an epidural for this one...doubting now 😢

[@ashleykindheartministries]

I definitely want an epidural!! I’ve had six babies without an epidural and for my twins I had one. My last two births were excruciating. Congratulations on your baby!💕 I pray the birth goes well.

[@lilbugss21]

I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant with my son, due in April. Can I request you as my nurse? 😭🙏🏻 I’m petrified

[@elenamincu129]

Thank you so much for this video. Really helpful. 😊

[@JhaneTheLady]

After watching this I need more info on catheters

[@valorielopez9681]

My fear with an epidural is needing to have an emergency c-section then cant get a spinal then having to be put under. Crazy i know

[@meara628]

I have a question--if you have an old spine injury and levoscoliosis from when you were a teen, does that effect if you should get an epidural?

[@Grogu01]

@@meara628 that’ sound like something you need to discuss with your doctor. Not everyone is a good candidate for epidural ☹️

[@meara628]

@@Grogu01 I have talked to them a bit about it. But they havent talked to me about if it could effect anything. Just that its an option or I can do iv :l

[@cookjr71]

I feel like epidurals made me feel really loopy. I’ve had two. I am on my fifth pregnancy and feel like I have nothing to prove and just need to go with what I desire. I appreciated not having the pain but I couldn’t focus and didn’t feel present with the epidurals I had. Were they too strong?? Or just my body’s reaction??? I’m trying to decide whether I want one again or not because I don’t like the out of it feeling I’ve had.

[@mamanursetina]

Oh that’s interesting. It shouldn’t they don’t have a systemic effect because it’s not going into your blood stream line opioid medications would 🤔 but…your experience is uniquely yours and if you felt a certain type of way then that’s how it be 😊 why don’t you see how it goes and make a decision based on how it feels then and there? 5th birth could go pretty quick so you might be able to cope without!

[@cookjr71]

@@mamanursetina Thank you so much for your response!! I definitely will take this into consideration! I honestly was just saying to myself that I don’t want a lot of froo froo….I want to get ‘er done by listening to my body and just going with the flow!! Random: Do you have any experience delivering patients with pelvic organ prolapse?? I have a cystocele and rectocele and am concerned about trying to push with those. I’m thinking the best method may be to just let my body do as much of the work as possible. Last time I did that my second son pretty much delivered himself. I didn’t push at all, just labored at home through the night until my water broke and by the time I got to the hospital and sat down he popped out lol. Just wondering if you have any thoughts because it is a topic rarely discussed and even harder to find info on.

[@roxierosalina5311]

My friend told me when she got one that her legs were on fire. Her words " It was like a ring of fire" and im scared of that.

[@vtheb1299]

@11:03 every time Tina says "chef's kiss" the world becomes a better place!

[@akemi86]

I dont know if you have a video on childbirth with no epidural but does the catheter get put in as well or is that only for the epidural?

[@mamanursetina]

I do have an unmediated birth video but its more on different things you can try. No need to have a catheter put in if you are able to get to the bathroom and pee!

[@sarahgrey5953]

Nurse Tina’s T Shirt slogan: “movement for you is motion for baby 👶”

[@mamanursetina]

Yaaaaaas, it’s catching on 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mamanursetina]

I figure if I say it enough it will become mine 😂

[@Mandy-ij3ss]

I’m kind of scared of the epidural, but I know how common it is. My baby is coming in February and I know it’s going to be a great for our family, yet difficult day for my body. I’m just afraid all around of the birth which is probably not good 😢

[@dianajenkins7871]

Currently prego with #6 i had the epidural with all of them butttt the last one was such a horrible experience and he did a horrible job , i told my doc at my last appointment and she said if i get the same guy just ask him to be more gentle but i would rather ask for a different one or try to do it without it ..idk im super nervous now

[@ardnaxella]

Thanks a lot, it's very clear now. I plan not to use epidural, but who knows how it will go 😊

[@mamanursetina]

You’ll know what to do when the time comes!

[@ericaeli3807]

@@mamanursetinayes, pray that the CRNA isn’t doing a C section or handing off during shift change.

[@mamanursetina]

@@ericaeli3807 THis is true. Sometimes people have to wait if the person providing someone else care. The site I am at we are lucky...during the day we have one doctor for c-sections and one for the patients in labor!

[@rubyx2102]

What did you end up doing?

[@nuunyabizzness]

You know what's crazy about 3:24 ? The hospital near where i live tells people there are NO risks and NO long term side effects of the epidural. I've never believed this, mostly because I've met so many women who have told me about how their backs have never recovered or been the same since the epidural. Sure, lots of moms who never notice any difference, but definitely more than a few that have had permanent pain or limited mobility from the damage the epidural caused. And now that I think about it, the other hospitals that I've been to have all openly talked about the risks of having an epidural and talk about it no differently than the risks that come along with every other procedure, yet this hospital chooses to deny it or talk about it at all 🤔 weird 🤷‍♀️

[@MaKillah]

I’m so late to this but is it safe for people with vasovagal to get an epidural

[@MaKillah]

Because even watching this is making me light headed and feel sick

[@Lemon_Zest9120]

I wanted to have my son without an epidural just to do it but it was so painful I was like NO! I WANT AN EPIDURAL! Then the only thing that happened was my left leg went completely numb then 8 pushes later . . . Baby borne. 😐

[@BabyRaesBabyAdvice]

Amazing video!✨ I have baby tips on my channel too, and this was so enjoyable! Thanks for making this video!

[@n355a7]

I want you to help me deliver my first child when I do have one 😢 so scary

[@sidneycutruzzula5733]

I had my latest son without pain medication. My first son i had with an epidural. Something i remember (which really freaked me out) was full body shakes after i received the epidural. Is that also a side effect or something that happens often for women? It was a wild feeling.

[@mamanursetina]

Very normal after an epidural/spinal or just birth! I talk about this in my “9 Facts About CSections” video😊

[@awkwardotter13]

I've heard from other women who went through childbirth that its a lot of adrenaline. The more I learn about pregnancy and childbirth the more worried I am about it😅

[@mamanursetina]

@@awkwardotter13 adrenaline release, hormone shift, stress hormones, etc! Lots going on ♥️

[@stephybobo1991]

Ooooooo I hate it. I woke up in cold sweats and shaking like a stripper.

[@vanessaibarra185]

Cool thanks for info! Doing it as soon as I can :)

[@xkiyori]

Not for birth but ive experienced catheter and a failed epidural and i know i dont wanna experience them ever again.