Epidural

I have heard so many people say this about their back after the epidural.I was always scared to get it.Ive had 3 natural births and its a lot.Dont feel weak because you chose it.Apart of me wishes i chose it as birth is a beautiful thing and i feel like i missed out because i was in too much pain to enjoy it.Having an epidural makes you as strong as me! You had a huge needle go into your spine,thats such a tough decision.Have you been doctors for the pain?

Sorry I don’t have a positive story as mine failed when I had my first son but my back still hurts 3 in a half yrs later where it got put in but the pain is a lot less often nowadays . When I had my second son I got Nubain instead although I still had some pain there were no long term effects . I know it’s hard not to compare but remember every bodies labor and pain tolerance is different and it is the most painful feeling out there so plz dont think unkindly to yourself for wanting to ease some of that pain .

My epidural made my birth ideal. I had a horrible induction and nothing helped me tolerate the pain. So I got an epidural and then I took a nap and then it was time to push and then I was ready to be a mom and hit the ground running. Not being in horrible pain made me a better mother from minute one. It hasn't messed with my back, I know it does some folks but it's also common for people to misconstrue back pain from abdominal weakness and having to carry a new baby around as epidural pain. Again not saying epidural back problems aren't real, just not as common as people think.

I personally chose not to have epidural cause of my fear of kneedles but don’t feel weak for it tbh I didn’t even hold my baby for that long cause when they was stitching me up I was scared I’d hurt him or something bc of the pain!

I come from Kenya ,almost everyone,most women don’t get epidural ,and almost everyone has some kind of back pain ….i really don’t know why or how others don’t .

Hi friend, I just want you to know that I thought having an epidural was never going to be something I wanted during my labor and delivery process. I even wrote down that unless I ask for it or unless absolutely necessary I was going to labor naturally or maybe with the IV pain medicine only. Well I had been in labor for 8 hours, stuck at 3 centimeters dilated and only had the IV medicine for about 2 hours when I said to my partner and my mom that I needed the epidural because the pain was excruciating. It was also back labor and so that made the contractions that much worse. You are extremely strong for having to make a tough decision like that in one of the most vulnerable times of your life. I was terrified of the epidural too because I had heard scary things about it and I don't like needles but I got it and instantly felt no contractions and I don't regret getting it one bit. Baby is now 2 months old and both of us are happy and healthy🤍

I’ve had the epidural and honestly, I would get it 100 times over. It did leave me with a little pain in my left hip, but it’s getting better overtime. It made my birth so much easier, smoother and more enjoyable. As soon as I got to the hospital, I knew I wanted everything possible to make my delivery easier because that’s what I wanted. Giving birth makes you strong doesn’t matter which way you take! Carrying a baby for nine months makes you strong. Don’t feel down because you did the best thing for you. I would consult with a doctor about back pain and maybe a chiropractor. Hope you feel better!

I had an epidural, and was very positive! I am 3 weeks pp and my back did hurt for a bit don’t get me wrong but now it’s completely back to normal! i didn’t want the epidural before birth and my mum didn’t really want me to have it etc but in the end, all births are different and you had a different experience to your friends and that’s okay, the epidural isn’t a failure!!! i would definitely have again (even though i did have a previous stigma about it)