Labour without epidural due to scoliosis

Hi :) Am a first time mum with scoliosis who is going to give birth really soon. I was advised by anaesthetist that there are higher risks for epidural not being effective for me or resulting in worsened back pain after birth hence she recommended for an alternative pain relief options such as laughing gas or PCA Fentanyl through IV. I’m feeling scared and worried of labour pains without epidural 😢 Any mums with scoliosis who had to choose alternative pain relief? How were your experiences like?

Vô danh

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Hi, I just gave birth yesterday with epidural but not effective for me even redo for second time. So I ended up with laughing gas and the IV drip that click every minute when contraction hits. It made me very drossy and I kept wanting to sleep. My husband had to keep waking me up to ask me to breath to boost the oxygen for my baby. Quite a pain for the whole experience but is better than no help on pain relief.

Vô danh

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Thank you for sharing your experience! Take care in recovery 🙆🏻‍♀️

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