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06.10.08, 10:53 AM Newborn
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13 weeks PG with number 2 and suddenly, bizarrely terrified of labor. I had a smooth but painful time with number 1 - wanted an epidural but never got one (all the anesthetists were busy with other patients). I'm so happy to be pregnant but just so afraid of the end of the process! Anyone feel/felt the same way? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Newborn 06.10.08, 10:53 AM Flag
 

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Which hospital? That sounds horrible! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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NYU. It was horrible - but didn't last all that long (maybe 4 hours) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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get to the hospital sooner and request asap. don't wait till there's so much pain. my anesthesiologist took a long time too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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You are me. I chose to go unmedicated last time and hated it. Now I'm worried that it will go so fast with #2 that I won't have time for an epidural. I'm in denial. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Right - although part of me says, I managed it last time, and there are risks that come with epidurals. Maybe I should try going without again. And then I remember the pain... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Try not to worry too much just ask for your epidural very early next time. I had mine before I felt any pain at all with #2 and everything was fine. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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^at nyu too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Just try to remember that it is very painful, but there is an end in sight - and once it is all done you will have a beautiful baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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that is unacceptable in a NYC hospital. At Cornell there is virtually now wait time. Honestly, I would talk to your doctor now abot why that happened and waht can be done. He or she needs to knwo it was unnacceptable. Frankly, so does the hospital. They allhave patient advocates who deal with this. It may be catharic for you to have a mission. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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If your first labor was 4 hrs then the second will be a breeze! I delivered no. 2 at NYU and the nurses all told me to wait before getting epi. They were right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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NYU is not a great place for a non-medicated birth. I delivered my first there (non-medicated). Second birth was at SLR, and they were much more supportive of non-medicated birth. That said, if I had to do it a 3rd time, I would ask for the epidural! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I gave birth to number 2 at Cornell. I told them as soon as I was admitted and in triage that I wanted an epidural. The attending anesthesiologist, Dr. Jill Fong, was no where to be found. She didn't answer any of her pages. After 2 hrs, I delivered sans drugs and I was so disturbed. A patient should get pain alleviation from a hospital after 2 hrs. Patient services at Cornell protected their own after I complained. I had my first child at NYU Hospital. When I requested an epidural, they came almost immediately. Cornell lacks inter-communication and the staff lacks accountability. Cornell was voted the best place to give birth in NYC by New York Magazine 2006. But, I think that rating should fall since I've recently met a lot of women who have had poor experiences there. If you are giving birth at Cornell, make sure you have an advocate with you because no one at Cornell will take ownership of your issues. Ask your advocate to follow up with all your requests, and take down everyone's names. Go to the hospital sooner rather than later with your second pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.01.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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