Final Countdown

[wlin]

hi miumiuger, SNG&GT,

it is still possibly to deliver normally even though baby is big. My hubbby was a 4.3kg baby himself!
It depends also on the mummy's build. Generally, a bigger-build person have less problem giving birth to a larger baby. I think can always opt to try for a normal delivery. Of course with a larger baby, there is increased risk of an emergency Caesarian if the labour progess poorly (ie, baby takes too long to come out).

Hope it helps. Don't worry about it too early. Whatever it is, the gynae will advise you to carry the preg to term. So see how later.....

[Ah Cheng]

So that's is to say it's possible not to use epidural as one of the labour pain relief right?

Heard that most commonly used is epidural, but there will be side effects and can be dangerous too (cos it's injected to the spine to reduce the pain).

How long altogether from the contraction to labour pain to delivery?
More than 10 hours?

[Porukadotzu]

Originally Posted by Ah Cheng

So that's is to say it's possible not to use epidural as one of the labour pain relief right?

Heard that most commonly used is epidural, but there will be side effects and can be dangerous too (cos it's injected to the spine to reduce the pain).

How long altogether from the contraction to labour pain to delivery?
More than 10 hours?

Hi, I also awaiting the final countdown this month..

i also think tat even thou epidural the most common anaesthetic but still can hv side effect. I read tat using epidural actually slowing down the pushing ...

Hope i can deliver thru normal.

heard tat for 1st time mom, labour can go up to 12 hr..

[madalene]

So you MTBs going to opt for Epidural?
Till now, i still cannot decide what to go for...
Are you ladies going to try other pain relief method other than Epidural?
Like using the mask? Fully natural without any pain relief?

I also heard First birth would usually take more than 10 hours...
STressed...

[wlin]

first birth usually takes at least 10 to 12 hours, its true.

like all procedures, epidural injections may give rise to some complications, but not all injections will have complications lor...

I had epidural injection for my first labour, which lasted about 12 hours. Lucky no complications. Was glad that I chose it, cause for a large part of labour, I was pain-free, can read newspaper, watch TV.

Some pp have problem pushing the baby out with epidural, cause cannot feel the pain. This may cause delay in labour, but the anaesthetist can off the epidural drip so you can start feeling the pain sensation to help with pushing. They did for mine.

My other friend had no problems pushing and the baby came out smoothly without her having any pain, so she had a painless labour.

Didn't use any pain relied for my second labour, cause oredi 7cm dilated by the time I reached hospital. Lucky short labour (2 hours).

[-SRI-]

wah..really ah... 1st time mum, the labour last ard 10-12 hrs?? Gosh... I'm nervous... But my fren her 1st time labour only last for 2hrs..she so lucky.. some more to epi..juz gas mask...

[Ah Cheng]

Originally Posted by wlin

first birth usually takes at least 10 to 12 hours, its true.

like all procedures, epidural injections may give rise to some complications, but not all injections will have complications lor...

I had epidural injection for my first labour, which lasted about 12 hours. Lucky no complications. Was glad that I chose it, cause for a large part of labour, I was pain-free, can read newspaper, watch TV.

Some pp have problem pushing the baby out with epidural, cause cannot feel the pain. This may cause delay in labour, but the anaesthetist can off the epidural drip so you can start feeling the pain sensation to help with pushing. They did for mine.

My other friend had no problems pushing and the baby came out smoothly without her having any pain, so she had a painless labour.

Didn't use any pain relied for my second labour, cause oredi 7cm dilated by the time I reached hospital. Lucky short labour (2 hours).

Hi wlin,
So you mean for your 2nd delivery, you didnt use any pain relief at all. Was it pain? Glad it was only 2 hours for you.

Can you explain was it scarely when doing the epidural? Cos I heard not supposed to move around right? When I saw the video on how they do the epidural, it look quite scarely.

[wlin]

Hi Ah Cheng,

The epidural injection in good hands is very fast. Mine was not more than 10 to 15 min. Also, they are us v experienced, can time the injection between the contractions, so you can stay still

Compared to the labour pain, the epidural injection is nothing :0

[Ah Cheng]

Originally Posted by wlin

Hi Ah Cheng,

The epidural injection in good hands is very fast. Mine was not more than 10 to 15 min. Also, they are us v experienced, can time the injection between the contractions, so you can stay still

Compared to the labour pain, the epidural injection is nothing :0

Hearing waht you said makes me feel more relief cos I was still scared of the epidural (cos the video look too scary). Thanks.

[madalene]

Originally Posted by wlin

Hi Ah Cheng,

The epidural injection in good hands is very fast. Mine was not more than 10 to 15 min. Also, they are us v experienced, can time the injection between the contractions, so you can stay still

Compared to the labour pain, the epidural injection is nothing :0

Seriously, i agree with Ah Cheng. i saw the video too. Seems very scary when injecting. i heard from my frens that after they insert the tube, you can still lie on your back?! the tube wunt move from the position?! i am really puzzled. then on the contrary, if you did not take epidural, it might be so painful that you might end up with no strength to push...

some of my frens say it is best to take epidural for the first birth. cos sure longer labour. 2nd or 3rd birth can go without cos the labour is faster and perhaps more bearable by then?!

[madalene]

Originally Posted by wlin

Hi Ah Cheng,

The epidural injection in good hands is very fast. Mine was not more than 10 to 15 min. Also, they are us v experienced, can time the injection between the contractions, so you can stay still

Compared to the labour pain, the epidural injection is nothing :0

I have also heard there are some who give birth with a standing up position? Is this true? does it help in speeding up the labour process?

[CharlesnKian]

Hihi,
yeap i went thru labour wo epi but with Laughing gas..
Dont think abt the pain. yea try walkin b4 labour cos i think it helps too.
my labour was a quick 1 although pple say normally 1st baby takes about 12 hours?
my waterbag broke at 6.30am ang my baby pops out at 10am. TMC nurse taught my hubby to massage me during the active phrase n i think it helps too so try askin ur hubby to massage ur lower back.
Good luck & dont worry. =)

[madalene]

Originally Posted by CharlesnKian

Hihi,
yeap i went thru labour wo epi but with Laughing gas..
Dont think abt the pain. yea try walkin b4 labour cos i think it helps too.
my labour was a quick 1 although pple say normally 1st baby takes about 12 hours?
my waterbag broke at 6.30am ang my baby pops out at 10am. TMC nurse taught my hubby to massage me during the active phrase n i think it helps too so try askin ur hubby to massage ur lower back.
Good luck & dont worry. =)

Wow, this sounds brave...
Just with the gas and you gave birth? I really wonder how is the pain.
Would you be able to describe to me? Cos' am still pondering if i should try without epi. But all my frens around me went thru deliveries with epi and they sound very contented with it. So it will be great if you could share your experience with us?

[lonerjas]

omg.. laughying doesnt help for me...i went for induced birth cos was overdue baby move lesser and waited 16 hrs i tink in the suite till deliver.. long wait.. couldn't sleep... no food and drink...

lucky the labour was fast 2 and a half push and my DS is out...

[madalene]

Originally Posted by lonerjas

omg.. laughying doesnt help for me...i went for induced birth cos was overdue baby move lesser and waited 16 hrs i tink in the suite till deliver.. long wait.. couldn't sleep... no food and drink...

lucky the labour was fast 2 and a half push and my DS is out...

So did you take Epidural? Or any other Pain Relief?
Any tips for aiding is fast labour?

This is my first birth, so abit lost still.
Yet the time is approaching...

[lonerjas]

yea i took epi few hrs just before deliver.. I warded in noon around 3plus den induced birth( i wanted no epi intially ) den my induce was slow.. i used 2 pills to induce..the checking for induce is super pain.. while waiting i hv no food and drinks ( prevent shit from dirty the baby, oh they will wanna pump smthing in ass to make u poo all out euuu.. i refused cos i lao sai alrdy) 16 to 17 hrs i finally delivery noon time...

i tink is not that i m fast, i tink is becos when they found out i m abt to deliver baby alrdy slippin out of my cervix LOL so i no need to really push alot.. i din know cos i was on epi alrdy so no feelin

[madalene]

Originally Posted by lonerjas

yea i took epi few hrs just before deliver.. I warded in noon around 3plus den induced birth( i wanted no epi intially ) den my induce was slow.. i used 2 pills to induce..the checking for induce is super pain.. while waiting i hv no food and drinks ( prevent shit from dirty the baby, oh they will wanna pump smthing in ass to make u poo all out euuu.. i refused cos i lao sai alrdy) 16 to 17 hrs i finally delivery noon time...

i tink is not that i m fast, i tink is becos when they found out i m abt to deliver baby alrdy slippin out of my cervix LOL so i no need to really push alot.. i din know cos i was on epi alrdy so no feelin

Thanks for sharing your experience... so u started off with contractions only before noon la? wow. so now its your 2nd baby? boy or gal?

so u asked for Epi during the last few hours? really envy you for the courage - no Epi initially. by the way, how is the pain like? curious...

[lonerjas]

Originally Posted by madalene

Thanks for sharing your experience... so u started off with contractions only before noon la? wow. so now its your 2nd baby? boy or gal?

so u asked for Epi during the last few hours? really envy you for the courage - no Epi initially. by the way, how is the pain like? curious...

Hello,

2nd BB is a princess~!

The pain for contractions feels like serious tummy aches or kinda menses cramp.. Still rather bearable but the moment the nurses put their hands in to check to dilation is terrible pain. After the 2nd check i start to fear the checking of dilation LOL~! i was playing poker cards (BIg2) with my DH wihile having contractions.

Worst is the nite time very hard to sleep cos cold ( in labour suit ) and pain. Finally in the morning can fall asleep nurses wake me up to check baby's heart beat.. zzZZZ i just wanted to doze off only.

I was afraid i don hv the strength to pusdh by den so i ask doc for pain killers, But my gynae say might as well use epi cos i m too tired he was afraid i will hv complications half way through delivery. So i went ahead.. My DH was angry den cos he don wan the epi to add on the my back problem ( which i injuried myself when young ) but i say too late epi already done LOL~!

My DS was out very fast as when nurses cos in the noon time baby's head already abit out if cervix so 2 and a half pushes he's out.. My epi was less then 4hrs only..

This time round my DD i will still wait till a lter timing den go for epi.. don like the idea od epi in my body for too much and too long

[madalene]

Originally Posted by lonerjas

Hello,

2nd BB is a princess~!

The pain for contractions feels like serious tummy aches or kinda menses cramp.. Still rather bearable but the moment the nurses put their hands in to check to dilation is terrible pain. After the 2nd check i start to fear the checking of dilation LOL~! i was playing poker cards (BIg2) with my DH wihile having contractions.

Worst is the nite time very hard to sleep cos cold ( in labour suit ) and pain. Finally in the morning can fall asleep nurses wake me up to check baby's heart beat.. zzZZZ i just wanted to doze off only.

I was afraid i don hv the strength to pusdh by den so i ask doc for pain killers, But my gynae say might as well use epi cos i m too tired he was afraid i will hv complications half way through delivery. So i went ahead.. My DH was angry den cos he don wan the epi to add on the my back problem ( which i injuried myself when young ) but i say too late epi already done LOL~!

My DS was out very fast as when nurses cos in the noon time baby's head already abit out if cervix so 2 and a half pushes he's out.. My epi was less then 4hrs only..

This time round my DD i will still wait till a lter timing den go for epi.. don like the idea od epi in my body for too much and too long

Wow, so you have spent many hours in the ward lor.
the night before, till next noon woh...
so you took the epi only 4hours before he's out la.
hmmm.... i see.

so far, any side effect aftertaking that epi? does it add on to your backache nowadays? i heard, some people can go without epi and give birth easily for their 2nd or 3rd birth. Frist usually take epi cos difficult (engine new) and longer labour hours. not sure how true leh...