Painkillers during child birth?

@Harsh - i'll keep that in mind :P

@Gamer - in a way i agree-hence this thread-but pumping anasthetics into her blood will give anice juicy dose to the kid - i wonder if the baby actually has a "hangover" afterwards - anyway its not like my girlfriend is on crack (all the time)

@Ruthie yes they will perform some acupuncture in the beging but "obviously" remove it when it starts - my girlfriend is definetly not one of those "spiritual" alternative medicine etc loving peope - funny time to start.....

@Manker -strange cause we have been reading alot of info that - infact painkillers may slow down the birth process because can sedate the natural reflexes and it is also stated that the child may have in the very begining not a natural suck reaction.
Anyway billions of people have used it to no ill effect at all

If it where me - id definetly go for the sedatives - pain can make seconds last hours - and its what happens after child is out what counts - not the "spiritual" and "highly romantic" settting of the agony of your body instinctinctivly trying to get something out.

As long as the doc says it's cool the mother should choose for herself.

Heh they coulda knocked my mom out on Phencylidine when she was delivering me for all I care. Maybe I woulda turned out more fabulous then I am now. :smoke:


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Did anyone see the episode of Absolutely Fabulous when Saffy was talking about having a natural childbirth and the mad Scottish mid-wife (Janette Rough of the Krankies fame) said "Aye, a lot of people say that but you will be shitting the bed and screaming for drugs just like all the rest". :lol:

Epidural appears to be good. Both of ours were CS. First one was an emergency (placenta pravia) and all very messy - second one was planned. I was looking forward to shot of the gas and air but it was not to be :(

I went for the anywhich way.

I had 'late in labor' epidurals during my two deliveries. I am reading where they have approved giving the edpidurals earlier in the labor process. Had I been given that option, I would have said 'bring it on!' :lol:

It is good we have choices. Everyone has to make up their own minds about this.

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Originally Posted by Mr JP Fugley

One woman I know said that she would consider natural childbirth if he husband would consider natural tooth extraction.

She had an epidural at the onset of labour.

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I think I would like that woman. :lol:

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Originally Posted by 15%

They say that giving anaesthics (painkillers) to the mother during birth will harm the child.
There is the option to say no or clinics where child birth is handled in a more natural way.
(if the situation gets too extreme -the hospital is aware)
I have no experience in childbirth but its seems most people opt for painkillers, yet have never met anyone who has.
Maybe some of you who have been through this process have any tips.

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I've never heard of epidurals endangering a child. I have heard of moms in labor endangering everyone else. :unsure:

Pretty easy vote to me.

[QUOTE=Busyman]I've never heard of epidurals endangering a child. I have heard of moms in labor endangering everyone else. :unsure:

:lol: :lol: You have a very good point, Busyman. 15%-----You might ought to consider this possibility. :D

I'm not really allowed to have much of an opinon, seeing as I'll never have to jam a large 10 pound object through a small orifice of my body.

Thank you for all your opinions.

Here is a 900kb gif image of the child of which i speak of.
http://img183.exs.cx/img183/1954/b28ls.gif

I now have a clearer image - i was surprised to see that there are so many whom already have children.
I suppose that in conclusion, taking the epidermal is the way to go, but as stated she wants to do it the natural way and the option of the theo ther way is close at hand should things get too heavy. The "natural" clinic also is more personal and offers personal advice and help from now (5months in advance) till after the birth. The hospital version does not..