re: Alternatives to an epidural?

Quoting Jackie Burkhart ♡:" Really, since last year they don't do it? "

hmm.. was looking for informaiton and can't find any. I work OB... we stopped using it about 9 months ago. We were told it was no longer manufactured. but I can't find anything to that effect online.

I had Stadol 13 months ago... its stopped being used since then? Why?
I hated the way it made me feel.

Quoting I can see you:" stadol isn't available anymore I had stadol, then an intrathecal with my first"

My youngest is 3 so things could have changed. Plus it could be different everywhere

Quoting Jackie Burkhart ♡:" The first time I asked for something, they gave me stadol... I was sitting there, and I just felt like ... [snip!] ... out. But, like a PP I could FEEL the contractions but, I didn't give a smurf, or didn't have the ability to focus on them. "

that's a perfect description lol. I remember telling my (ex) husband.. ":it still hurts... but I don't care!"

Quoting Jackie Burkhart ♡:" Stadol, I'm sure. That stuff is gooooood. LOL."

Whatever it was...it was awesome. lol

I had iv meds, I'm pretty sure it wad stadol because my nurse kept saying it and that's the only name that sounds familiar. It worked for like 25 minutes and then wore off, each dose lasting less amount if time. Then I got the epi. It was a godsend for me.

Quoting Jackie Burkhart ♡:" The first time I asked for something, they gave me stadol... I was sitting there, and I just felt like ... [snip!] ... out. But, like a PP I could FEEL the contractions but, I didn't give a smurf, or didn't have the ability to focus on them. "

You just described how my labors were. Well 3 out of 4 anyways. My daughter I begged and begged for more and they wouldnt give me anymore. That smurf hurt with her.

Our patient's have available intrathecal, epidural, IV meds- fentanyl.

we also do aromatherapy for pain, nausea, anxiety. Breathing techniques, position changes, birthing ball.

<blockquote><b>Quoting I can see you:</b>" Our patient's have available intrathecal, epidural, IV meds- fentanyl. we also do aromatherapy for pain, nausea, anxiety. Breathing techniques, position changes, birthing ball."</blockquote>



Awwe I want aromatherapy.  

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting I can see you:</b>" Our patient's have available intrathecal, ... [snip!] ... nausea, anxiety. Breathing techniques, position changes, birthing ball."</blockquote> Awwe I want aromatherapy.  "

bring your own if your hospital doesn't offer it.

it's important to use pure essential oils.. not just smelly stuff. Lavender is popular. I'm sure you could google it and find some available. Call the hospital too.. they may use it.

I only did the epi because I didn't want to be "loopy" while giving birth. I wanted to be very aware of the experience and try to enjoy it. Plus, my obgyn told me that most medications run a high risk of making you really sick to your stomach, which is not how I wanted to enjoy my labor.

Quoting *Cade*Mak*Col*:" I only did the epi because I didn't want to be "loopy" while giving birth. I wanted to be very aware ... [snip!] ... that most medications run a high risk of making you really sick to your stomach, which is not how I wanted to enjoy my labor."

IV meds make baby loopy too. if a mom progresses too quickly after IV meds... baby is born lethargic

Not a medication, but I used Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method and felt no actual pain. It's crazy how strong our minds can be if take control of them.

Quoting kr.r:" Not a medication, but I used Hypnobirthing: The Mongan Method and felt no actual pain. It's crazy how strong our minds can be if take control of them."

I am gonna look into that for the next one. I want a water birth too and hynobirthing just sounds so peaceful and relaxed!

Quoting ßεχ™:" I am gonna look into that for the next one. I want a water birth too and hynobirthing just sounds so peaceful and relaxed!"

Oh my goodness, yes. I was smiling and having a great time for the majority of it, and practically lived in the tub. Such a wonderful experience, birth.