Questions & Answers

I do not have a high tolerance for pain at all so I knew from the beginning that I wanted an epidural. Here is my experience with my daughter. I was in pre term labor for 3 weeks with inconsistent contractions and discomfort that put me into tears nightly. I wasn't in "active labor" though. They tried to get me to walk myself into labor each time we went to the hospital, but it didn't work. I went into "active labor" at 38 1/2 weeks and from the minute the "real contractions" started, they were 2 minutes apart and they were severly painful. I arrived at the hospital during shift change and with c section emergencies ahead of me so I didn't get my epidural until I was about 6 cm dialated. In my personal experience, I was in absolute HELL until I got the epidural. After the pain was relieved, I enjoyed the experience immensly which wouldn't have happened without it. Its a touch decision - keep your options open and good luck!

actually induced using pitocin women do usually find labor more intense and painful it is well documented and easily looked up. I went into labor naturally and did not need drugs to keep my labor progressing but I tried no drugs then had some help to get some rest or tied lol and at 10cm had an epidural put in. You should ask about your options and investigate them just in case so you know what to expect, its hard to make a decision last minute. also find out the policies if your gospital regarding epidurals and pain meds during birth, some wont give epidurals before a certain point or after. I would say go for the natural, make it your goal but don't be down on yourself if it doesn't work out all that matters is that you and baby are healthy :D good luck!

I had my antenatal class today so I am full of random info today :) When discussing induction today the midwives said it is NOT more painful, its just that it speeds up the process...so whereas a normal labour will start slowly and progress, induction jumps you straight in at the deep end so you don't have time to get used to the pain as it would usually build in a normal labour...so its the same pain you would have had anyway.

I was induced in both of my pregnancies. with my first it was a lot more painful, but i guess it was because i didnt know what to expect plus it was a 12hr labor. with my second i was induced (due to mild preeclampsia)at 8 pm with contractions starting right away and baby was born at 11 pm with no epidural or any other pain medication. In this pregnancy i don't want to get induced, but definetely getting an epidural, i think you can enjoy the experience more if you are relaxed.

I was induced with my first. However, they induced me at 5pm, and at 7PM I hadnt progressed much, so the hospital changed their minds and decided to turn the PIT off, and let me sleep for the night, and start the PIT again in the morning. BUT When they turned the PIT off, my natural labor took over, and there was no stopping it. Baby was born at 10am.

So, if you would like to go natural, and I'm not sure what your doctors reasoning is for inducing you, you could always ask that you be given the PIT for a set amount of time, and request that it be turned off to see if your body will naturally follow through. In my opinion, there really isnt a reason to recieve pitocin the entire duration of labor unless * necessary*.

I was induced with my second and yes it was more painful then my first.(but not terriable) I think it was due to the fact the labor was much faster so I didn't have as much time to adjust to the pain from the contractions. That being said, I had natural births with both and I plan to with this one also. Know matter what you decide, just remember to keep an open mind, everyone reacts differently. Good luck to you!!