https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:52:04 +0000 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:59:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30842 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=891064&title=spinal-and-epi#891064 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 30842
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 8:59pm

my friend was numbed up , but felt the next needle go in and jumped a mile in the air,and that spot was where her back hurt the next couple of weeks before she died , her mum thinks the leak that caused the blood clot started there, I don't know though . ]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:59:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=891064&title=spinal-and-epi#891064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=891053&title=spinal-and-epi#891053 Author: emz
Subject: 30842
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 8:54pm

I had a spinal and not sure why, I think it was because they needed it to work ASAP and they couldn't wait for the epi to kick in because of quite bad fetal distress. I couldn't walk for hours (had a vaginal birth).]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:54:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=891053&title=spinal-and-epi#891053 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890468&title=spinal-and-epi#890468 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30842
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 9:59am

Its weird, my memory must be all warped because I swear black and blue that my Epi was working within 5 minutes!

LOL maybe it was just knowing it was in made me relax and the pain eased off.....

Mind you time stands still when you are in labour.... it was probably longer ]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:59:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890468&title=spinal-and-epi#890468 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890331&title=spinal-and-epi#890331 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 30842
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 7:13am

Yeah it happens very quickly, a warm feeling then when they stick that cold thing on you a few mins later it doesn't feel cold on your legs.

I didn't feel winded until they pushed him out and then I thought they were gonna crack my ribs and push all my insides out along with him. I dunno if they had to use excessive force cos of his position, extended breech, or if it's always like that.]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:13:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890331&title=spinal-and-epi#890331 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890316&title=spinal-and-epi#890316 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 30842
Posted: 09 January 2010 at 12:36am

Which is the one where they numb it first ? and then should you not feel the needle going in ?
cos my friend got numbed first, then they put the needle in and she jumped a mile , as it hurt . ]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:36:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890316&title=spinal-and-epi#890316 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890074&title=spinal-and-epi#890074 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 8:18pm

Here's a link with some info about the differences ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:18:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=890074&title=spinal-and-epi#890074 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889920&title=spinal-and-epi#889920 Author: littleLittle
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 6:29pm

I didn't feel winded but could see that some might. It's just very strange being able to feel what they're doing and to know that they're digging round inside you and moving you around and yet you feel no pain......

The spinal does work quickly and I agree with neeandsam - after being in labour for most of the day and all night it's such an immense relief to all of a sudden feel no pain!!]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:29:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889920&title=spinal-and-epi#889920 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889889&title=spinal-and-epi#889889 Author: High9
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 5:54pm

I've heard you can feel quite winded while they're "rummaging around", is that true? ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:54:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889889&title=spinal-and-epi#889889 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889878&title=spinal-and-epi#889878 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 5:28pm

all day and night...gosh 5 hours was enough for me!! ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:28:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889878&title=spinal-and-epi#889878 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889862&title=spinal-and-epi#889862 Author: mamanee
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 5:08pm

Both my spinals took less than a few minutes to work.   Fuzzy bum at first then completely no feeling a few minutes later.    You can still feel everything they are doing inside you though, like rummaging in a handbag but no pain which is wonderful after labouring all bloody day and night!]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:08:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889862&title=spinal-and-epi#889862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889782&title=spinal-and-epi#889782 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 3:56pm

how long did it take for the spinal to take effect i think my epi only took like 20 mins?]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:56:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889782&title=spinal-and-epi#889782 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889767&title=spinal-and-epi#889767 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 3:41pm

I asked the anestist (sp) what the difference was when I was getting a spinal for my elective ceasarian and he said about 2 cms - meaning it goes in a different part of the back and further in.

Also the other things mentioned of cause. Its faster working than a Epi. Never had an epi to compare though.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:41:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889767&title=spinal-and-epi#889767 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889565&title=spinal-and-epi#889565 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 12:59pm

cause she may be having elective and i told her generally they do spinal for that and she asked what is different..i didnt really know either:) thanks all..:) ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:59:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889565&title=spinal-and-epi#889565 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889522&title=spinal-and-epi#889522 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 12:10pm

I had both. I had an epi through labour but it was wearing off when they made the call to do surgery so I got a spinal. I could walk by the end of the day. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889522&title=spinal-and-epi#889522 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889503&title=spinal-and-epi#889503 Author: kymme
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 11:47am

with my last csection i had both and epi and spinal block not to sure why.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:47:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889503&title=spinal-and-epi#889503 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889492&title=spinal-and-epi#889492 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 11:37am

Well I had an epi with Caden and thats where they insert a tube thingy in and they can keep topping it up.

I had a spinal with Bella and they just numb the area first then put a big needle in and put the stuff in and thats it, and then I remember my bum feeling warm and fuzzy lol and then I rapidly went numb, it was weird! But I liked it better, and I got movement back in recovery, where as with Caden I was still numb for ages.

Also, with a spinal they put in slow release morphine too(with the anesthtic), rather than having it go through your epi cathater thing.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:37:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889492&title=spinal-and-epi#889492 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889475&title=spinal-and-epi#889475 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 11:21am

thankyou.. my friend just asked and i wasnt sure:) ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889475&title=spinal-and-epi#889475 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889463&title=spinal-and-epi#889463 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 11:16am

The spinal numbs you up completely straight away, whereas with an epi they top it up if you need surgery. I think that the spinal goes into a different part of your back as well and they put morphine in it, as OB said that was probably what made me spew up after my c/s and that you can ask them not to put it in if you prefer.

I found the spinal took a long time to wear off and I was too wobbly on my feet to shower until the next day (although they might have been more to do with having had surgery, hard to tell).]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:16:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889463&title=spinal-and-epi#889463 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889462&title=spinal-and-epi#889462 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 11:13am

I'm pretty sure its the drugs they use .. the epi allows you to move .. the spinal block, blocks all feeling. ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889462&title=spinal-and-epi#889462 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889438&title=spinal-and-epi#889438 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 30842
Posted: 08 January 2010 at 10:58am

whats the difference between spinal and epi..? ]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:58:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30842&PID=889438&title=spinal-and-epi#889438