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mjenkins
Oct 21, 2013, 11:31 AM
Im 9 months pregnant and have suddenly became terrified of an epidural what do I do?

CravenMorhead
Oct 21, 2013, 12:06 PM
Don't get an epidural? There are other forms of pain management during child birth. Do a little research and I am sure you can come up with an alternative.

You don't need to have an epidural, it has just become almost a default when it comes to giving birth.

Wondergirl
Oct 21, 2013, 12:11 PM
There are other choices, like Craven said. With my first baby, I was given a paracervical block which worked just fine and dandy (but I don't know if those are still given). With my second baby, I had had Lamaze and didn't need anything until the very end (not an epidural). Ask your OB what your options are.