Birth positions at bc women's with epidural

I didn't deliver at bc women's but with an epidural I was on my back or side.

Same as above. I am pretty sure once you have an epidural, you can only be on your back or side. They don't want you moving too much while you have the epidural in your back. There would be too much risk.

You can ask for a "walking epidural" if you want. It's a lighter epidural where you feel more but it still dulls the pain. You can walk a little bit, stand, and do most positions on the bed. A doctor friend of mine had it at BC Women's. Some anesthesiologists won't do it though, it's relatively new

I had an epidural and I was able to be on my knees facing the back of the bed holding onto the top ( it was in the upright position). I delivered in Alberta but as long as you don’t get off the bed you’re fine. It took a little while to get there considering I couldn’t feel my legs but totally possible! It was my favourite position! I ended up doing the final pushes on my back but spent ALOT of time on my knees in that position , I was nice because I could kind of rest my head on the top edge of the mattress if that makes sense

yeah on all 4s...I've heard that's a good position and u can have knees together and feet out which is optimal

wait confused...the needle itself doesn't stay in your back though

@Parveen No but there is a catheter that stays in your back so they can adjust the medication.

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@Parveen it totally sounds worse than it is. I am so squeamish with that kind of stuff too. However after they took the epidural out, they showed it to me. I was shocked because I didn't know. However if I had to do it again knowing now. I totally would. It was worth it. 🤣

you don't even feel the catheter! It's really small and they tape it up really well so it doesn't feel like you're super worried about pulling it out.

well that's good to know but sounds like on your back is really the only option. Just interesting to see so much on social media about optimal positions but none of them mention this is only if u do an unmedicated birth which I don't think is too common.

I had a "walking" epidural and I was able to walk to the bathroom etc. It eventually got bumped up to a full epidural and I was on my side and hands and knees (laying on a ball on the bed) for much of my labour!

oh really! Good to know hands and knees were still possible and that they do tell u to try other positions. I just had this impression that you pretty much get told your back.

just because of my baby's positioning they didn't even want me on my back so they were encouraging me to go on my side and knees. I would definitely ask your doctor in advance about a walking epidural if you'd like to be able to feel a bit more and move easier (but you may feel a bit more pain)

thanks! Gave me some stuff to think about and doesn't hurt to ask them then too like is this the only position that's possible