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Pain Meds. for Labor- What Did You Like?

My recovery was faster without the meds, I had none of the swelling wtc. that I ..... I was able to rest after I had my epidural to try to safe strength for ...
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Tips on Before, During, and After a C-section

Opt for the spinal and not the Epidural. I have had a failed Epidural and the ...... Soft cotton binders, a natural skin brush for swelling and a massage ...
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Lovenox

I was actually on blood thinners myself for about three years after developing ... I give mine shots in the upper thighs - lots of bruising and swelling - but ... if I wanted to be able to have an epidural due to being on blood thinner. ...
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Seeking Feedback from Moms Who Have Attempted VBAC

i was healed up within a week, after the vag birth, i had a little tear which they stitched up right away, and a little swelling, which was tender for a few ...
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C-section Recovery

(not so much pain wise, but in regards to swelling in my legs)..only had the IV ... hospital and had my epidural within 2 hours and all was fine after that. ...
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Pelvic Pain

Labor was short, 4 hrs, but very, very hard and an epidural could not be done because of blood vessel swelling in her spine being in the way of things, ...
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Induction

Apr 11, 2009 ... With both kids my labor never progressed so I was induced after a few ... would make sure that I had an Epidural hooked up at the same time. ...
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Advice About Induction

I agree with another post you had, if you plan to have an epidural you should be fine. ... which led to some difficulties with swelling--nothing serious, just extremely ... Plenty of women still deliver vaginally after they are induced. ...
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Hemorrhoids

When the pain and swelling have subsided (usually 15-20 minutes) I follow with ... After all, my sister is the one who drove me for my surgery so I guess he ...
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Twins

I remained in breach position after my sister was delivered, ... my first child was born completely drug free, I was REALLY for trying an epidural anyway! ...
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