Wronged by the epidural

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I feel that i was deceived into getting the epidural when having my daughter. Yeah, i know, it was my choice, but i wish people had been more honest with me about it. No one told me that shot hurt like hell and caused back spasms afterward. It seems it's expected of everyone to give birth with this anesthetic in their system. I was taking a Human Growth and Development class in my last trimester. I mostly heard good things about the epidural, aside from a single girl who told me after class that a natural birth was not that painful and could be done.

When i returned to class after giving birth, i explained to the professor that i really wished i hadn't used the epidural. She told me she didn't say anything bad because she didn't want to scare me out of it. Wtf? What happened to honesty so people can weigh out such decisions for themselves?

I feel like there is no way i will have a natural birth now because the first one went so smoothly. I will have to experience that backstabbing pain again while squeezing a nurse i barely know for comfort. Not to mention, my
back is more sensitive now.

I think i could have handled natural birth if I'd done it my first time, but sincei was encouraged not to, i will fear the pain and take the easy (yet more risky) way out.
Is it normal thati feel deceived and kind of resent those who sugarcoated the idea of this anesthetic? No one told me about the problems it caused until after the deed was done.

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  • BurnaBaby27
    11 years ago

    I had an epidural and I didn't have any complications arise afterwards. I honestly could have delivered my son without one, I already make it 99% of the way there. All I needed to do was push. I was afraid I'd feel the tearing so I begged for one at the last possible second.

    You could have done some research. I did plenty so I would have an idea of what to expect. I knew the epidural could cause severe damage, it could even paralyze if inserted incorrectly. It's a big deal. It's pretty safe, though.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    11 years ago

    "What happened to honesty so people can weigh out such decisions for themselves?"

    I don't see where you said that your teacher was a medical doctor.

    But somehow she's suppose to be responsible for advising you on what medical decisions you make?

    Next time, why not consider actually asking someone who's licensed to give medical advice instead of just some college teacher?

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