i was on half.If Fully c-sec then is not allow to enter the operation room .. But u half numb right?? Shall be can enter wan..
but there're 2 types. epidural and spinal anesthesia. if epidural, can go in OT. mine was half body spinal anesthesia. so hubby cant go in. from the start, i say i dun want epidural coz i saw how that tube is all that. so it does scare me off. haha. so i opt for spinal anesthesia instead.
injection on the back also.
here's alil details on it.
Spinal Anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia is a blocking pain reliever often used in cesarean sections. The spinal anesthesia numbs the entire lower half of the body and can numb all the way to the neck in certain cases. There is no feeling in the lower half of the body which leaves mom unable to feel when she should push during vaginal labor. The spinal anesthesia is placed directly into the spinal cord and relieves all pain immediately. The spinal is a onetime pain reliever that is injected with no continuous relief. However, the pain relief will only last at full strength for about 1 hour before it starts to wear off.
Epidural Anesthesia
Epidural anesthesia is the most commonly used form of pregnancy and labor anesthesia. In an epidural a small catheter is placed into the spinal cord. Pain relieving medications can be administers and regulated through that small catheter. An epidural takes a bit of time to begin working, but offers the doctor and care givers the option to increase the medication as needed or decrease the medication is mom is having trouble pushing.
Pain relief during labor is an important choice for mom. She will want to enjoy the laboring process yet keep baby healthy and safe. Anesthesia options should always be discussed with the obstetrician caring for the mom and baby and with the anesthesiologist in the hospital. There are safe choices for anesthesia during labor and mom will have to weigh those options before giving birth to baby.
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