Epidural injection procedure
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- Опубліковано 22 січ 2019
- Watch this video to see what it's like to get an epidural injection. This video shows the entire procedure, from start to finish. See what the needle looks like, where it is placed in the back, and how the catheter is inserted. Find out how the medication is administered and how long it usually takes to feel the anesthetic effect.
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I was just like everyone in the comments, terrified of the epidural, planning to go all natural, but lord once them contractions hit I was begging for the epidural. I would get it again too.
Me too lmaooo I was like page him up neooow
does it bother you postpartum?
@ your back will never be the same . You'll get back pain but its worth it at the moment when those contractions kick in.
@ I have no issues at all. My back is perfectly fine 😊 I had my first without and my second one with epidural... planning to have my third one with it, too so much differece 😅
Well 3 kids I wondered what the natural vs pain meds birth I didn’t want to go threw all the pain so the first 2 time I got the shot the third time it was 2 late I had to go natural and wow never again it hurt so much I was convinced I was going to die it hurt so bad it felt like it was ripping out my organs but everything was fine so git the shot it’s a life changer
Bro! Why am I watching this? I don’t have children. I’m not pregnant. I don’t like needles. Why am I here.😭
💀
Certified Weenie I am all of those things 😭😭
Same 😭 shit made me cringe 😂🤷♀️
You literally cant feel anything...im scaredddd of needles n thought thos would hurt but it doesnt
I have always wanted kids... Learning abiy the epidural and and the burning and the pain of it all I'm like oop never mind 😂😂
I barely felt anything, is way more painful when they flush your IV line 😭
Reading all the comments make me feel so secure to have my baby and not feel bad for wanting one. Thank you guys and congratulations on your babies!!!
I feel the same way. I'm about to have my first baby and I had to watch a video to see what the needle look like
Don’t feel bad. I had 2 natural unmedicated births, the second being at home. It was excruciating both times bc of minor complications (my cervix needing to be manually moved bc it wasn’t lining up with the birth canal both times). My body is just not cut out for it. I will be getting an epidural next. I used to be so internally judgy about epidurals, but you know what? It’s allowed millions of women to actually enjoy their births who wouldn’t have otherwise. Do what makes you most at ease!
Epidural was a life saver for me, even tho it only numbed half of me, but trust me the epidural felt like nothing compared to the contractions
kalifornia oconnor true!
Agreed! Them contractions is no joke
I didnt even really feel the epidural 😅 to me it felt like the weakest pinch imaginable I wasn't sure if it was even done until the doctor said so
How much did the needle hurt?
Maci M they numbed me first with a needle but it just felt like a little pinch then the epidural needle didn’t feel like anything, I just felt a little pressure and that’s all
The needle didn’t even hurt compared to what the contractions were like , I’m so glad I got the epidural
Right!!! You just dont know until your put in that spot. Women be screaming for an epidural haha
It hurt me I can’t stand needles but the aftermath was great lol
Well obviously If you’re laying down your contractions will be worse and you’ll want an epidural rather than just switching positions constantly
I agree!!!
I think i will go for this if my pain will b unbearable...i m due in jan
I was so scared to get mine, but I literally never felt a thing. I had zero pain my entire labor and delivery! It was amazing!
Waw 😍
Is it true that the birth takes longer with and epidural?
@@deandracuschieri5066 nope! It’s a myth
The first time I had a child I didn't feel a thing with the epidural. When I had my second kid I got it twice cuz it didn't work the first time. I still felt my son coming out and damn it kinda hurt but it would have hurt more without it.
@@deandracuschieri5066
Not True! Where you hear that?
It doesn’t hurt , I was terrified. Like on the brink of crying and having a panic attack , because of how scared I was of getting the epidural. But as soon as the doctor did it I was like “oh that’s it?” lmfao I PROMISE ITS NOT THAT BAD. (In my experience)
A'Naya Thomas This made me feel better! I’m the same way about needles and I know i’ll have a mini panic attack before I get it 😅
I agree I’ve had 3 and it just felt like a little pinch. Definitely would get it again if I were to ever have another baby. It was such a huge relief when I got it. I could relax
Mine was terrible!!
Same, I was terrified with all 4
A'Naya Thomas I was so scared that I couldn't control my body. I was shaking like a chihuahua the entire time!😂 but it definitely didn't hurt nearly as bad as my contractions were, and the relief I felt afterwards was definitely worth it
This video and you guy's responses about what getting the epidural is like gives me confidence. I have bad anxiety and depression and I am 30 weeks and I am so terrified of giving birth. This makes me feel a lil bit better about the whole experience. Kids are a blessing and I want to feel comfortable and not like I'm dying when I give birth.
Exactly 👏
They are wonderful mine was awesome and my labor progressed quickly and I enjoyed it and pushing to see my son come out.
Hi how do u tackle with anxiety and pregnancy? M on anxiety medication and want to have a baby . This fear is stopping me to plan for one . Pls share how u handle .
@@Istandwithhumanity I was on vistaril and Zoloft but I hate the Zoloft so I stopped taking it. Make sure your doctor approves the medication you can take while pregnant. Which aren't a lot of options so it sucks but try your best to cope. Meditate. Walk. Exercise. Journal. Read. Listen to soft music. Do things that are relaxing to you. I found that taking a nice bubble bath would really soothe me while pregnant. It's so calming 😌
@@rishelredd1806 thank you so much for this 😇 May God bless you with a healthy delivery 🙏
This is not as horrible as it looks I promise!!!!! And I am soooooo scared of needles I can’t even get a flu shot 😭 but this was not bad at all for the women who want this but are scared
Kari Garcia yes tf it is lmaoo that wierd ass poking spine feeling this is the worst part of labor for me ahah
What does it feel like
leomadesis it seriously felt like a little poke, just control your breathing and think about the baby your about to have and before you know it your done
Blooming Beauty sorry for you. My worst part was using the bathroom after labor but ok
Due in January and I’m so scared because I can’t take pain 😔 The Epi Is A Must for Mee
Let me tell y'all. After feeling those contractions you won't even notice how the epidural feels. I had my little bundle of love December 26, 2018 at 4:07 a.m. (Proud Mama) I had the epidural which took FOREVER for them to find my spine and I had to sit there leaning over in a certain still position while water gushing out of my va jay jay with contractions following right after. That was the worst part, then my epidural did not take, THEN I found out I had to get a C-section because my baby boy wasn't liking the labor. So I had to get ANOTHER Epidural but this one numbed me from the waist down, but again I had to sit in a still position while they took so long to find my spine, the water gushing was gone, but the contractions stayed. But oh my how patient I was because all I was looking forward to was having that medicine, but what helped me was the breathing they tell you to do, plus I meditated on Psalms 23 everytime my contractions came. When I tell y'all the contractions are SOOO strong that you can't even talk! Okay! I was straight silent throughout everything. The only thing I could say was I'm not having no more kids lols. But after I heard my precious baby, then seen his face, after I settled down with my little peanut I said to myself it was worth it and I may have one more and THAT'S IT, I can't see myself having no more than two munchkins. 😊❤️ Whoever is reading this and is scared, don't be, just stay calm and you will say the same, It was worth it! Your gonna be so happy when your baby come and so protective! At least I was AND AM! I'm like mama bear 100!
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Thank you so much for really being detail about it
I want kids one day but it scares me to go through something like that but your right it will be worth it and with Jesus Christ anything is possible 🙏🏼💕🥰 one day i will have the courage to have kids but thank you so much for your experience.
Your baby and my little sister are only a few months apart! My mom didn’t have an epidural with me but did with my sister and she said the difference was astronomical.
Epidural is the best thing ever invented imo. I enjoyed ny childs birth after the epidural. At first i definitely did not. I wanted to die lol
Totally random, but my son and your baby have exact same birthday! But he was born at 10pm at night. 😊
I always swore I would never get an epidural and I prepared for unmedicated childbirth. After 12 hours of back labor, being awake almost 24 hours, and only progressing 2 cm, I asked for the epidural. The numbing shot was the only pain I felt and it was just a pinch. The medicine feels cold going in which was strange, but it began working almost immediately. I could still move my legs and could feel general touch, but felt no pain. During delivery, I could feel the tightness of contractions (like braxton hicks) and the pressure of baby's head, but no pain. I've had no back pain from the placement, which was another reason I originally didn't want it. I have zero regrets, the epidural made the rest of my 22 hour labor enjoyable, and let me rest and relax enough to progress faster.
22 hour what😭
@@solarix8042 when people say labor they mean the whole process. It takes a long time usually . The birth itself can be anywhere from a couple hours to minutes
Do you have any back pain after delivery with this process
How much pain you feel while taking epidural??
Please rate in 1 to 10.
And before epidural will they numb your back first ??
@@anjalibhuraria618 I’ve heard that you numbed before they give you the shot
I'm not scared of the pain, I'm scared of being injured or paralyzed
Same
Went natural had my son in may highly recommend unmedicated
Yes!
I’m currently pregnant and I don’t want an epidural but I feel like I’m gonna be a wuss when it comes to pain 😂
@@AshleeTuck any tips ?
This is more painful to watch than watching people giving birth
Aliyah Poole right lmao
Exactly i cried getting my epidural
Honestly this is amazing 🤣 having contractions is the worst pain I have ever had and after getting this in, it was life🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰🙄🤣🤣🤣
It honestly doesn’t hurt people exaggerate
The only reason mines hurt due to my contractions was back to back
My due date is in 5 days. I’m 39 weeks pregnant now with my first child.
I’ve been thinking about getting the epidural because I’m so scared of the labor pain/contractions. Reading the comments definitely put my mind at ease frfr especially to know that the epidural is nothing compare to the contractions pains . Whew!
How did your birth go? Did you get the epidural? I hope everyone is healthy and okay!
@@amandavides5460 UPDATE!: 😍🤍 Hey everything went so amazing! I ended up getting induced on my due date and I lasted 12-16 hours of labor pains and then I ended up getting the epidural! And it was honestly a piece of cake to me!!! I will definitely be getting it again if I have more kids!
I also didn’t experience long lasting back pain! Baby boy is now almost 3 months and we are doing so good!😍🥹 In my opinion the IV in my hand and definitely contractions hurt way way worst than the epidural! It made my birth so much more better and faster and easier
Don’t be scared! I have had multiple epidurals! They are amazing pain relief
Literally as soon as i got the epidural I could feel the numbness set in and i could finally relax contractions were soo crazy im definitely getting the epidural with my next kid
My epidural was perfect. Let me get through the transition phase after reaching 8cm and stalling. And then I took a nap woke up and pushed my baby out in 20 minutes. My legs weren't even fully numb just all the pain was gone. Honestly was so good I have no idea what I was worried for.
I love epidurals, thank God for them. I had both my kids with it and it was never painful when they were putting it in. The first time I was a 15 y/o and it didnt hurt at all.
Wait... you had a child at 15?
Thank you for this! My husband and I were so curious since they didn't even let him watch. 😂 It was totally unplanned for me but seriously such a life saver when I got back labor. 😓
The epidural really isn’t that bad! It sure looks painful but you’re pretty numb before the big needle and when you’re having intense contractions you won’t care lol. I had an epidural, dilated from 4-10 in two hours and pushed my baby out in three pushes. It was great in my experience!
Does epidural had side effecta on your body?
@@lizetteacera7077 yes it hurts your back. Lot's of women' say they feel effects from it forever 😢😮
@@lizetteacera7077It occasionally can have long lasting or even some possible permanent side effects, but dont pay too much mind to the other reply in this thread. Most women who get them are fine + back to normal within hours. Theres a small number of not-so-lucky mother's who have long term issues, but that's not typical; If it were, they would've quit using them long ago.
That epidural did not hurt I got it done and I didn’t feel anything ; if anything it was the best 😂💯
alenis rodriguez it don’t hurt I’m 7 weeks I’m still early but scared I’m wanting to do a c section and I’m wanting this but I’m scared if it hurts
Courtney Paige it doesn’t hurt at all 😂 I mean I got great pain tolerance everyone is different but that shit ain’t hurt not one bit and you can’t get a c section unless they tell you , you have to get one. But trust me once they put that epidural in you won’t FELL ANYTHING DOWN THERE is like your paralyzed 😂🤦🏼♀️
Courtney Paige I have a low pain tolerance and the epidural is a welcomed thing in labor and delivery lol they numb you first so the only thing I really felt was a “pop” like feeling when they put it in place but it doesn’t hurt, I promise. And recovery from a c section is so much harder and complicated than vaginal delivery. Either way, you won’t remember a thing once that little baby is in your arms 🙏🥰
alenis rodriguez did the childbirth hurt using the epidural ?
Hi sis after that I have any side effects of this epidural pls reply 😊
I got this done and didn’t feel a thing! I mean 0 pain once I was in labor I was begging for the epidural! It was amazing and a life saver and so worth it!
I didn’t even feel mine lmaoooo. She was like “ok you’re gonna feel a pinch and a burn you ready?” I waited for it then she goes “you’re doing great. Worst part is over” I was like “wait you put the needle in already???” 😂😭🤣
My doctor has four children and told me “get the pain meds.” Lol my mom doesn’t like the idea of pain meds so I’ll see what Happens, I’m a baby when it comes to pain. So I might get the meds
That is a godsend. I asked for an epidural straight away with my first but was determined to go natural with my second which was 10 years later. After 20 hours of strong contractions which were only 2 minutes apart I finally gave in. Second baby took longer than the first, which I was not expecting. Thank you to the angels who help with the pain 😅
Had it done and trust me it more scary looking at it and preparing for it because of bids like this but you dont feel it and it kicks in so fast feels great 👍
Mine was great! No pain EVER, even getting the epidural was painless! Recommend 💯
I just gave birth a few days ago and I want to let you all know not everyone has good experiences with the epidural. They put the needle in the wrong spot at first and it hurted so bad , I was biting down on the pillow and I have an extremely high pain tolerance so when I was brought to tears and shaking I knew something wasn’t right. They finally got it in and the numbing was suppose to only numb my body to a certain point. I was numb all the way to my neck and the epidural caused me to get dizzy, ringing In my ears and have heart palpitations, felt like I couldn’t breath. My blood pressure also kept dropping and everyone was in a panic. My baby was also going into distress because of my blood pressure dropping. They had to turn my epidural machine off so that the numbing would wear off and they could get me to a safe dosage. By the time it was time for me to have my baby they didn’t have a chance to get it to a correct dosage for me To be comfortable. Just really research and decide if the epidural is the best thing for you. Everyone can list their good experiences but some of us end up with horrifying experiences. If I’m blessed To have another child I will not be getting the epidural.
Thank you for your honest reply. It may save others in the process.
Seek a different clinic
Yes, thank you
I’d get it no matter what. I don’t wanna be screaming like in the movies
Yes, I see a lot of comments of good success stories which is great but that’s not always the case. I mean is the epidural really worth getting paralyzed? Just for a day/a few hours of “relief”?
That epidural was a life saver! I was in labor for 2 days 😭
Absolutely recommend a epidural! I didn’t have one with my first born but ended up with a C-section anyway so had a spinal so second time round I had a epidural and it was the right choice for me as baby was back to back and ended up again with a c section so glad I had some time to rest before I had him because I felt no pain due to the epidural
I'm giving birth to are first child in Dec I'm terrified of this and birth it looks painful
For me, the epidural was a life saver! Really! My labour was so strong and fast. From zero contractions to very strong every 30 seconds in 2 minutes. But I didn't progress. Hours later, I was still at 1 cm.
Then I had the epidural. 1,5 h later, I was at 10cm, cause my body was able to relax from the pain! I'm sure, without this, I couldn't give birth naturally. And the needle doesn't hurt a bit. Really. I promise
I had my most painful contraction during my epidural and didn’t feel ANY of it. They numb the area before stick the big needle in anyways.
Thanks everytime I get a shot they have to numb the area first lol
I remember being adamant that I wasn't having an epidural, just because I heard so many mothers tell me to have it natural. I felt so guilty when I choose to have an epidural, it made me feel like a failure. At the end of it all I realised that all that matters was that me and my baby were OK after birth. It didn't matter how I brought my child into the world. I felt silly and annoyed taking advice from women over how I should give birth. If anyone tells you to give birth a certain way, ignore it. Every pregnancy and birth is different. Nobody is going to care how you did it once your child is in the world. Nobody is going to ask your child how they were birthed and then judge them for it. It literally doesn't matter. Do what feels right for you and baby.
You shouldn’t feel like a failure. Everyone has a different pain tolerance. With my 1st baby I wanted to do it without epidural, but after my water broke , I begged them for one. And 3 babies after that, I got epidural right away. Just like my doctor said “ if the baby comes out of your vagina, then it’s natural “. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting some pain relief. Child birth is hard and painful. I had four babies naturally, and yes I had an epidural with all of them. And I’m still so damn proud of myself haha
@@kalkapolka I definitely don't feel like a failure now. It was the mindset certain people had pushed upon me. Also, a lot of women will proudly say if they didn't have an epidural, and that makes it appear like an achievement, thus I felt like a failure for having one. Again, I don't view it that was now; but due to lack of experience and not knowing what to expect, it does all appear that way. I'm ultimately glad I ended up having one, as I had been in labour for 3 days and was exhausted towards the end. I needed that relief.
My only regret with it, was having to stay overnight in the hospital my first night being a mother. That was horrible, as they were understaffed that night.
Absolutely right
I thought this would scare me but it actually eased my worries
Sondra Haywood usually it didn’t help
Same here lol
Now I’m nervous about using the bathroom after birth 😩
@@cookiemunster28 the pain lol
😅❤️you can see the relief and comfort in her eyes as the epidural sets in, lol. Hey anything to take the pain away during labor.
I still remember what the needle felt like going in and my daughter is 10. It's a weird feeling. Well worth it compared to labour pains
This hurt me more to watch this .. then it actually happening 😂😂 omgg
I've had two births. My first was medicated with an epidural and my second was unmedicated. Yes, I was in the worst pain of my life but I'm so proud of my strength and dedication to have a natural birth and see it through. My second birth was honestly a better experience than my first, because after my second, beautiful baby girl was born, I was able to get up and move around as I pleased and use the bathroom by myself, without a catheter. When my first, beautiful baby girl was born, I had to wait hours after her arrival for my epidural to wear off before I could even move my legs. They felt extremely numb and heavy. I hated that feeling. Something to remember ladies is as soon as your sweet baby is born, the pain is gone and you feel like yourself again, only happier and with a fuller heart🥰 With that being said, there's absolutely nothing wrong with getting the epidural. It works wonders for us mamas and we have modern medicine at our disposal for a reason. Do what you feel is best for you and your labor and delivery. I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant with my third baby, my first baby boy💙 I plan on having another natural, unmedicated birth, because I feel it's what's best for me, my birthing/postpartum experience, and my baby.
I completely agree with you. I had my first baby boy delivered normal without epidural, then I delivered my second baby boy through c-section(due to the head up position of the baby) and I was given epidural. Epidural stopped the pain but after the delivery for hours I felt helpless and like half dead, that was a very awkward situation. 3 months back I delivered a baby girl without epidural and a natural one 😊
@@nishatsuhailnishsuh874 hi
Yeah that’s not gonna happen with me. I’m getting the epidural
@@nishatsuhailnishsuh874 hii..You birth the third baby with normal delivery after c section?
You again. The same exact paragraph in another video😂
As someone who has gotten an epidural and is afraid of needles, it honestly doesn't hurt because you are focusing more on the contractions and not moving while you are getting the epidural you forget you are even getting it
I did it in my 2 pregnancies and I will do it now in january in my 3rd baby!!!you are feeling some pressure only for a few minutes and after 10 -15 minutes it's wow!!!☺
The epidural was one of the best things I could’ve gotten to help the labor pains! I was able to sleep for two hours after a long night of labor pains as well as push my son without feeling any pain!
My periods are horrible I already know when I finally get pregnant and it’s time to deliver I’ll want the epidural 🤣
I had this while NOT having a contraction, which I advise against.
the anesthesiologist didn’t know I had a mild case of scoliosis. He had to maneuver around and fidget along my spine, the needle ended up snapping in half. The whole entire time I felt nerve pain, and that’s a pain like no other. God bless the nurse that was holding me and letting me squeeze her… because it was so painful getting the epidural for me. And it only ended up working on half of my body, which another anesthesiologist had to come and administer more medication in hopes it would work on my other half. It didn’t end up working on both sides and I could still feel contractions with the worst back labor… if I were to ever have another child I would definitely stay clear of the epidural. For me personally, it doesn’t work with my body, unfortunately. I’m happy for those that were able to get relief from it!
Now I suffer with sciatic nerve occasionally and lower back issues, even in my middle region of my back. I regret having the epidural…
Me too.
It didn’t work at all.
Had another Epidural in 2001 and now disabled because of it.
I was SO PLEASENTLY surprised by the epidural. I was so afraid and am a total woose when it comes to needles and I thought it didn't hurt a bit! The initial numbing injection only hurt at a few spots and didn't feel the rest really other than the catheter sliding down and the cold of the medicine. Neither of which hurt I could just feel it. I was able to lay there feeling nothing for 4 hours before delivering!!! Such a wonderful experience and only had like 5 terrible contractions
The guy who gave me my epidural was an angel. I literally did not feel a thing (granted those labor pains really distract you from any other pain 😅). It went great, I can only hope if I get another that it will go good as well 🤞🏼
Do they give time for the numbing agent to kick in?😂 Or does it numb you up instantly?
Had my first three all natural, then with my last, I planned on the epidural. The initial numbing needle was not fun, but worth it.
Unfortunately, the epidural only numbed my left side 🤣 but it provided so much relief! Definitely worth it!
About to have #4 and going to try an epidural for the 1st time...
I've had 2 epidurals with an induced delivery and someone told me to look up the HUGE needle.. the needles isn't that big, the straw is.. which doesn't go inside you. My epidural did not hurt for more than a split second, definitely better than contractions!!!
For some women it is not that they are terrified of the epidural but the feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment to go the all natural route. To be able to say "I did it" after so many people told me I would be begging for pain meds feels pretty good. It made me feel empowered and strong, like I could do anything.
You’re not weak just because you get an epidural
@@phoebetonkin8020 I’m gonna feel empowered when I give birth and I’m planning on the epidural. I’ve always wanted kids but always said I’d adopt or foster cus I’m terrified of the pain labor and delivery will bring. I have zero pain tolerance and have had 3 knee surgeries so my fear of needles and pain is quite high. So I agree. I will be getting the epidural AND I’m gonna feel like a total boss doing it. Can’t back out now 😅🤣
Yessss
I felt so powerful when I delivered unmedicated 🎊 🎉. The best feeling ever
Ill pass on the need to feel powerful. Its not that serious.
@@jasminerawlings8442For some it is and some it isn't.. And thats ok. I was just explaining that there are more reasons why a woman would choose not too aside from being afraid.
The epidural was the best thing I did during my birth! I had preclampsia so I was induced and those contractions where no joke. I held off because I was scared they'd try to give me a csection instead of letting me labor. 30 hours later I was begging for the damn needle lol. Got it right when I got a contraction and I didn't feel the pain of the needle I was to busy trying to stay still and breathe threw it. At 40 hours my little one was born. Lovely lol never thought I'd love a needle so much. Those women who do it all natural and have a csection, yall have my respect. It's not easy.
I gave birth 2 weeks ago via c section . I got the epidural and I wanted to move so bad lol . The needles hurt. The contractions are worse . But during my c section I still felt everything except the doctors pull the baby out . I just heard my little one cry. Best day of my life ❤😍🥰😘😫👶🏽🤱🏽
I choose to have my son natural cause this really terrifies me, and now seeing how it’s done I’m shook , I kinda got sweaty. I actually applaud the women that do this cause baby you got BALLSSSSS okay.
How was the natural route?
Both of my pregnancy’s I’ve gotten an epidural it was less painful than the contractions. However with my most recent epidural the doctor out the catheter in to a vain the first time and had to do it again. I have prolonged back pains from his mistake it sucks but I love my babies!!!!
Had one with my first, and will have one in April!
I had both my kids without epidural because I’m fkn scared of epidural yes u hear that right I’m due with third baby end of September and I don’t need that huge needle lol 😂 no way the only way I will get that is in a emergency c section but until I know I can deliver this baby without epidural IM FINEEEEEE 😂😂😂😂😂😬
Natasha Jackson thanks I knew it all along it’s painful that’s why I can’t
You and me both 37 weeks with baby number three doing a homebirth first two were natural no needle! Second son was 9 1/2 pounds it is awfully painful but the side effects of the epidural can last through adulthood and your likelihood of a C-section skyrockets!
Szilvia Lakatos i had four at once today for a blown disk in my back
@Natasha Jackson wait, you had a nurse administer your epidural?! 😱
@@szilvialakatos1519 Can not be more painful than giving birth a baby
Epidural is a life saver yes it looks scary and the way they do it is scary but it helps.
I had my first baby last year in March I was scared of the epidural but also didn't want to feel labor pain I had my mom and husband with me the entire time when they numb the spot the only thing you feel is a little sting and the rest is no big deal.
Bottom line epidural is scary but it's worth it.
I got it and i promise you it does not hurt! Just a little pinch and it’s done! Definitely worth getting
It doesn't hurt, just a little pinch not even that. It's a miracle of modern medicine.
I’ve had the epidural twice now and finally I get to see how they do it lol
Stacey Valdez right 😂 i delivered a month ago and finally got to see how it was inserted.
Does it hurt??! Painful!
This whole time I thought the epidural was only the initial needle to numb you. Can’t believe I was that naive 😭 that second needle looks awful
Believe it or not it has 0 pain
I got the epidural they had to do it twice im just glad everything went fine i had my baby boy but after i had some STRONG HEADACHE that i couldn’t move my head or eyes or anything i had to be laying down flat i had a spinal leak they did fix it but then when i went home the next day i had a migraine And it was bad i was down for 5 days i couldn’t with the pain but now im better i only feel a little bit of the headache but im all good everyone reacts different to it . But im justt glad im okay and get to enjoy every moment with my baby boy .💙
Honestly the only thing i felt was two pokes to numb me but it wasn’t even bad. Didnt even feel the epidural part. Loved getting my epidural and I’ll do it again if i have another baby!
I didn’t get this when I had my son . I handle the contractions and my son came out naturally . Also fast .
This is some scary stuff. This makes me think about older generations and how women did it ages ago. Even today some countries dont offer edidural or allow any family member in the same room. I will try to remind myself of that if I ever have kids.
I didn’t even flinch for my epidural. I had to have it done twice because the first time it didn’t work all the way due to my scoliosis. But both times it was so quick and honestly youre so focused on not moving and your contractions it doesn’t even matter. After the epidural I was able to just chill and relax and even sleep before it was time to push.
All mothers are the living gods on the planet. Hats off to you all. Respect women 🙏
OMG!!! It looked so scary!! I never had the epidural !! with my first baby i lasted 27 hours of labor and contractions no medication at all either!! With my second 5 hours of labor with being induced the pain was horrible but only had iv medication to help only for a few hours.
I actually cried 😭 getting this 3 times and going for my 4th which makes me feel so scared again 😥 wish I was brave like some of the women here in the comment section, I'm so glad this is gonna be my last because I'm tying my tubes after having my last baby 😓
The best thing ever! And my anesthesiologist was the best, she was so fast, I didn’t feel a thing
I think it depends on the anesthesiologist. The first missed 3 times, very painful experience. 2nd baby it didn't take hold. 3rd it wore off pretty quick and right when I needed it for delivery BUT he was so good at placing it in my back I didn't feel a thing while he did so.
Epidural didn’t work for my second baby, my experience was painful, but worth it at the end when I had my little one☺️
I had to get my epidural twice and I’m so glad I did because I really didn’t feel the labor pain or after birth pain hurts even worse!!
I’d do an epidural today right now no question. It felt so good after them contractions to finally be pain free. I had zero complications and was smiling on the operation table having my c section. A bee sting feels worse. Literally. They give you a numbing shot before they give the actual epidural and that’s the only “pain” I had.
I just got the epidural would definitely recommend people are dramatic im 15 and took it like a champ it really doesn't hurt that bad and I was too focused on my pains and I was focused on feeling relief and I felt totally relieved and relaxed after I got it
Having a baby has to be the MOST painful experience a woman will ever go through. Idk how we do it but we just do. I had epidural for my first two babies, for my 3rd one it was too late because she was coming out already so I had to start pushing. OMG the pain! without that epidural, the pain was extremely horrible. It was so bad I started screaming at the doctors lol. But its crazy that after we give birth, our bodies just start to heal so quickly, almost as if never even happened.
It was pretty painful getting the epidural, especially while having contractions. My pain was gone right away, it didn't take that long for it to kick in.
I do not regret getting an epidural. Will do it again in May 😁
I was terrified to get an epidural but soon glad I did! I was nervous about possible side effects like a spinal headache but the doctor assured me that since I did not react to the test dose that I would not have a spinal headache. The only thing i did not like was when the medication was first administered it caused me a head rush and I felt a weird fullness in my ears. It sent me into a panic attack. The anesthesiologist and his nurse were very nice and kept coming back to check on me. Eventually the head rush feeling wore off and I literally felt no pain through my contractions. However, it did not dampen the pain when I had that urge to push. Although the pushing itself was not as intense as it was with my natural childbirth. There are pros and cons to both natural and medicated. I would probably get an epidural again.
I cried when I got the epidural i don’t know if it’s just me .... but it hurt sooo much watching this made me feel like I was getting it all over again OH YEAH and this all happened one year ago exactly , my daughter turned one today 😭😁
Wow this is what I got done to me?! Ahahaha 5y later I’m just finding out how it looks/done!
“Pikachu Face”
LoL me too
I had one unmedicated birth and then one with epidural (had to have second, first one only half worked...specifically the right half). I was more agitated at having to lean forward over my belly during a contraction than I was being poked. And honestly all I recall was something touched my back, I don't remember it hurting at all. Getting another one this time.
Watching that was very helpful thankyou
Adoption is sounding real good 😭
The epidural felt like a staple down my spine but once the numbing kicks in it feels so warm I literally fell asleep and woke up ready to push
i had to get the epidural bc of my hypertension and because the cervical checks were extremely painful. it lasted until i got to 8cm and then i felt the rest of the birth. 100% recommend getting it if you want it.
Omg is this all happened behind my back??😱 a month ago🙄 but i cud sleep a while at night aftr epidural..women are really strong🥰 and their body can do wonders💐..
Happy to be a new mom🍼 💙
I got an epidural 😩 girls it's literally heaven
So the first time I had an epidural was for my surgery to remove my thymus. I had no idea I was even getting one and when they told me I was terrified. I felt nothing during the procedure of the epidural. Years later and now pregnant, I'm only nervous on how different it might be with contractions mixed in.
I thought I would be totally numb waist down and I wasn’t! It just wasn’t painful. It was amazing. I took a nap and woke up 10 cm, then pushed for 15 min. It was incredible, wouldn’t do birth without it!!!
Nooo that first initial numbing needle is what hurts the most!😩 but after it sets in good Lord it’s amazing!! Smooth sailing from there lol
Omg ! That was quick . Unfortunately i can’t say the same for me . My experience was horrible !! So many things went wrong , first the two lady’s doing my procedure were learning .. um what ?? I didn’t even notice at the time because I was in pain w/ the contractions but they fucked up , pocked me twice !! They had to take the string pulled out and were feeling my back where I felt something move .. ugh it was horrible . It was my mistake to let two people who barely know what their doing do shit like that on me
Yep sometimes, even the most experienced get it a bit wrong and you get half of you more numb than the other half! Happened to me, was more numb on my right than my left. Nurses made me lay on my left side to guide the anesthesia to that side. And idk but I absolutely hated the epidural procedure...she said its gonna feel like a little bee sting.! No!!! Hahaha made me tear up like a baby! My doctor said I had to make up my mind asap at that point whether I wanted the epidural or not cause the baby was COMING! It stung kinda bad... but totally worth it guys 😅👍😂❤
I wanted a natural birth but wasn’t opposed to getting the epidural. After laboring for 21 hours ( 18 at home before heading into hospital ) and my contractions coming less than a minute apart I really needed a break. I’m so glad I got the epidural. The placement itself didn’t hurt whatsoever and I felt almost immediate relief. I feel like the pain from the contractions was making me tense up and was stalling my labor. Everything went so much quicker after getting the epidural. I literally just chilled until it was time for them to break my water and start pushing. I couldn’t feel anything while pushing, not even pressure. I ended up having a minor first degree tear which needed three stitches and I also didn’t feel any of that. If I ever got pregnant again, I’ll be planning to get the epidural again. Natural births CAN be so traumatic and I’ve heard of some women having PTSD afterwards because the pain was so severe, I’m so glad I had such a calm birthing experience.
My due date is June 3rd. An I’m so scared!!! Thank you for educating us. I feel a little better about it.
Just recently had my son three months ago and i always knew i was going to get an epidural because i did not want to feel any pain, BUT i did not know that it numbs your legs and you cannot move them, therefore u cannot walk which means u cant get up to go to the bathroom so they have to put a catheter in you! 😂 but the catheter didnt hurt bc my whole lower half was numb i didnt feel a THING! And the epidural itself really didnt hurt it was just the simple pain of a needle at first to get that area numb!
I've had 4 epidurals done and every single time I dont feel them because the contractions are so painful and constant all I wanted was the pain to go away it was a life saver for me !!
4 epidurals? This proves that chances of a woman becoming paralyzed are minimal unlike what I'm made to believe. I guess they just want to discourage me from it
@@queenochieng2668 it's very rare, can't remember the exact number but you can look at studies about it online!
I got the epidural and it wasn’t painful not compared to the contractions it was amazing and I’d do it again
I was planning to not get an epidural but after being induced, hours later, I said yes to the epidural and I’m glad I did.
I need to show this to my teen girl girl so she dot wanna a baby yet
Both my epidurals failed after a few minutes. The second was memorably painful. It felt like they were playing violin with my spine. But I'll still ask for one this time around. Contractions are no joke...they are like a charlie's horse but 10x more painful.
Yup
Yup them contractions ain’t no joke
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honestly it actually feels so good
I didn't have epidural for a birth but had one before general anasethic for a hysterectomy in 2016 I've a medical phobia but am prone to pain after procedures and vomiting and this was a miracle after spraying my back to numb it didn't feel needle going in apart from funny sensation in one leg and I was numb immediatly they had to lift me back on bed I had a brill anasthetist and best surgeon in our area as I was a complicated case came round after surgery and needle was out but I had no pain or nausea