This is a great video. I know you mentioned the epidural doesn’t cross the placenta but what about the negative side effects it can have on the mom? It seems like the laughing gas may be the less invasive option.
Two questions: (1) Are there different medications that could go into an epidural, depending on your provider? Could you end up with a narcotic epidural? (2) Can you talk about a "walking epidural"? How is this different from a normal epidural? Thank you!
Great questions! 1) yes, there are different medication options and narcotics/opioids are very often used 2) I usually don’t cover walking epidurals because they really aren’t offered in the US. I’ve had students get excited for them and then they aren’t available. Let me know if you have other questions! ❤️Alice
@@birthtoolbox Thank you so much! So if you have an epidural containing narcotics/opioids, does that cross the placenta? Is that something I should worry about for my baby's outcomes?
Thank you for this video. I was planning on getting an epidural. Am 2 weeks away from delivery & have consistently had low platelets that I’ve asked & asked with concern if it affects me or the baby. Was reassured no & “to trust the delivery team knows what they’re doing” knowing that I was wanting an epidural. I see a different nurse & get told you can’t get an epidural with very low platelets cause it could cause paralysis. So now with little to no time to prepare & realign my expectations I’m trying to find other options because no other ones were presented! I know the hospital doesn’t have the gas where I’m at unfortunately. I’ve watched so many videos & no one ever mentioned this could happen. I wish I had spent the whole pregnancy learning how to manage/cope with the pain naturally so that way if I wasn’t able to get the epidural I would have been able to cope easier & feel more confident. So my advice is really advocate for yourself when you feel something is off or wrong, get a second opinion, prepare for all natural so you’re not caught off guard. & remember we were made to do this!
I am so sorry!! I do talk about low platelets in a few epidural videos, but you are so right that it isn’t commonly discussed. I encourage you to learn some core tools like breathing, vocalization and visualization. You can do it!!
@@nikkir7503Yes! There are a lot. I would start with this one on breathing. ruclips.net/video/aY3O02qksX4/видео.html Let me know if you want any other recs. You can do this Nikki!!
Have you delivered? How did it go? I wanted no epidural but ended up getting one after 6 hours of contractions 1-2 minutes apart. Very thankful for that option
@@QuiteQuietASMR I was thankfully able to raise my platelets & get an epidural. Unfortunately had to have an emergency c section but my beautiful baby boy is here & healthy so it was all worth it. Unfortunately I still felt quite a bit of pain through my epidural but it helped tremendously
Thank you! I really love providing educational content through RUclips. I appreciate all likes, subscribes, comments and shares. They really help me reach more people and grow the channel.
IV narcotics are often chosen before an epidural or while you wait for an epidural. Nitrous Oxide isn't usually given with the IV narcotics or epidural.
Hello mam, Scan in 12 weeks 4 days BPD: 1.9 cm HC: 7.1 cm AC: 5.5cm FL: 0.8cm EFW: 58gm CRL 5.1cm FHR: 165 BPM Placenta: Anterior grade 0 Could you please tell me its boy or girl
This is a great video. I know you mentioned the epidural doesn’t cross the placenta but what about the negative side effects it can have on the mom? It seems like the laughing gas may be the less invasive option.
Yes, epidural does come with risk for sure. Laughing gas is an excellent option. I wish it were more widely available.
Two questions: (1) Are there different medications that could go into an epidural, depending on your provider? Could you end up with a narcotic epidural? (2) Can you talk about a "walking epidural"? How is this different from a normal epidural? Thank you!
Great questions!
1) yes, there are different medication options and narcotics/opioids are very often used
2) I usually don’t cover walking epidurals because they really aren’t offered in the US. I’ve had students get excited for them and then they aren’t available.
Let me know if you have other questions! ❤️Alice
@@birthtoolbox Thank you so much! So if you have an epidural containing narcotics/opioids, does that cross the placenta? Is that something I should worry about for my baby's outcomes?
@@juliakbrown no, doesn’t cross!
Thank you for this video. I was planning on getting an epidural. Am 2 weeks away from delivery & have consistently had low platelets that I’ve asked & asked with concern if it affects me or the baby. Was reassured no & “to trust the delivery team knows what they’re doing” knowing that I was wanting an epidural.
I see a different nurse & get told you can’t get an epidural with very low platelets cause it could cause paralysis. So now with little to no time to prepare & realign my expectations I’m trying to find other options because no other ones were presented! I know the hospital doesn’t have the gas where I’m at unfortunately. I’ve watched so many videos & no one ever mentioned this could happen. I wish I had spent the whole pregnancy learning how to manage/cope with the pain naturally so that way if I wasn’t able to get the epidural I would have been able to cope easier & feel more confident. So my advice is really advocate for yourself when you feel something is off or wrong, get a second opinion, prepare for all natural so you’re not caught off guard. & remember we were made to do this!
I am so sorry!! I do talk about low platelets in a few epidural videos, but you are so right that it isn’t commonly discussed. I encourage you to learn some core tools like breathing, vocalization and visualization. You can do it!!
@@birthtoolbox thank you for spreading awareness about this! I had no clue!! Will be looking through more of your videos for coping mechanisms!
@@nikkir7503Yes! There are a lot. I would start with this one on breathing. ruclips.net/video/aY3O02qksX4/видео.html
Let me know if you want any other recs. You can do this Nikki!!
Have you delivered? How did it go?
I wanted no epidural but ended up getting one after 6 hours of contractions 1-2 minutes apart. Very thankful for that option
@@QuiteQuietASMR I was thankfully able to raise my platelets & get an epidural. Unfortunately had to have an emergency c section but my beautiful baby boy is here & healthy so it was all worth it. Unfortunately I still felt quite a bit of pain through my epidural but it helped tremendously
I love your videos :)
Thank you! I really love providing educational content through RUclips. I appreciate all likes, subscribes, comments and shares. They really help me reach more people and grow the channel.
I am definitely getting an epidural
It's a great option!
I’m wondering - can you receive all 3 pain relief options if you have a low pain tolerance and need to relax?
IV narcotics are often chosen before an epidural or while you wait for an epidural. Nitrous Oxide isn't usually given with the IV narcotics or epidural.
Hi mam... fetal spine left lateral means girl baby?... Pls reply
There is no way to predict with that information, my apologies.
@@birthtoolbox thank you....
@@birthtoolbox what information u need mam..for gender predict?
@@sasikalanatarajan4426 you can’t predict gender
Hello mam,
Scan in 12 weeks 4 days
BPD: 1.9 cm
HC: 7.1 cm
AC: 5.5cm
FL: 0.8cm
EFW: 58gm
CRL 5.1cm
FHR: 165 BPM
Placenta: Anterior grade 0
Could you please tell me its boy or girl
I have no idea. This isn’t something that I do.
My midwife said that apparently in their hospital, they don't do laughing gas if you're laboring in the water. Why is that? 🤔
Great question! Sometimes hospital policies don’t make sense. 🤷🏻♀️
No hospitals any where near me do laughing gas
@@noella4750 It's really hit or miss right now.
❤
😊