Pain relief

[Keepercjr]

AJ

I had the same concern as you - that my asthma would be a problem during labor. In fact it was the complete opposite. I had NO problems what so ever. I think all the hormones coursing through your body (including adrenaline) are in our favor here. With my first I had my inhaler at the bedside table at the hospital and had orders for the RTs to give me a treatment whenever I should request them. I never did - didn't even need my inhaler. and for the record, my asthma gets 100X worse during pregnancy. It is basically uncontrollable. (I'm in the unlucky 1/3 of women w/ asthma who get worse with pregnancy).

Also, in all the birth stories I have read by women w/ CF, not one has mentioned having a problem breathing. So honestly I wouldn't worry about it at all. As for using gas, that is something that I don't think we do here in the US and even if we did, I wouldn't opt for it, not with our lungs. I had a dose of stadol w/ my first that did nothing other than make me space out and feel loopy. I did not like feeling like I wasn't with it. I think if you really want medical intervention for pain relief, a properly done low dose epidural is your best bet. I can tell you though that if you do your homework, there are many natural ways to relieve labor pain and best of all, no scary possible side effects. I am a bit biased since having my daughter at home but it can be done! (meaning no pain meds)

If you can, try to get your hands on a copy of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" By Henci Goer. She goes over every single intervention that can happen in the hospital, including pain management and gives the pros and risks associated with each procedure. It really opened my eyes. It is a book you don't have to read cover to cover as it is divided into sections. It is all backed up by scientific data and she cites every statement. I think that if a woman wants to choose an intervention, she should at least be properly aware of the real risks and can then make a judgment for herself (TRUE informed consent). Anyone that tells you that X procedure is totally safe isn't telling the truth.

 

[Keepercjr]

AJ

I had the same concern as you - that my asthma would be a problem during labor. In fact it was the complete opposite. I had NO problems what so ever. I think all the hormones coursing through your body (including adrenaline) are in our favor here. With my first I had my inhaler at the bedside table at the hospital and had orders for the RTs to give me a treatment whenever I should request them. I never did - didn't even need my inhaler. and for the record, my asthma gets 100X worse during pregnancy. It is basically uncontrollable. (I'm in the unlucky 1/3 of women w/ asthma who get worse with pregnancy).

Also, in all the birth stories I have read by women w/ CF, not one has mentioned having a problem breathing. So honestly I wouldn't worry about it at all. As for using gas, that is something that I don't think we do here in the US and even if we did, I wouldn't opt for it, not with our lungs. I had a dose of stadol w/ my first that did nothing other than make me space out and feel loopy. I did not like feeling like I wasn't with it. I think if you really want medical intervention for pain relief, a properly done low dose epidural is your best bet. I can tell you though that if you do your homework, there are many natural ways to relieve labor pain and best of all, no scary possible side effects. I am a bit biased since having my daughter at home but it can be done! (meaning no pain meds)

If you can, try to get your hands on a copy of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" By Henci Goer. She goes over every single intervention that can happen in the hospital, including pain management and gives the pros and risks associated with each procedure. It really opened my eyes. It is a book you don't have to read cover to cover as it is divided into sections. It is all backed up by scientific data and she cites every statement. I think that if a woman wants to choose an intervention, she should at least be properly aware of the real risks and can then make a judgment for herself (TRUE informed consent). Anyone that tells you that X procedure is totally safe isn't telling the truth.

 

[Keepercjr]

AJ

I had the same concern as you - that my asthma would be a problem during labor. In fact it was the complete opposite. I had NO problems what so ever. I think all the hormones coursing through your body (including adrenaline) are in our favor here. With my first I had my inhaler at the bedside table at the hospital and had orders for the RTs to give me a treatment whenever I should request them. I never did - didn't even need my inhaler. and for the record, my asthma gets 100X worse during pregnancy. It is basically uncontrollable. (I'm in the unlucky 1/3 of women w/ asthma who get worse with pregnancy).

Also, in all the birth stories I have read by women w/ CF, not one has mentioned having a problem breathing. So honestly I wouldn't worry about it at all. As for using gas, that is something that I don't think we do here in the US and even if we did, I wouldn't opt for it, not with our lungs. I had a dose of stadol w/ my first that did nothing other than make me space out and feel loopy. I did not like feeling like I wasn't with it. I think if you really want medical intervention for pain relief, a properly done low dose epidural is your best bet. I can tell you though that if you do your homework, there are many natural ways to relieve labor pain and best of all, no scary possible side effects. I am a bit biased since having my daughter at home but it can be done! (meaning no pain meds)

If you can, try to get your hands on a copy of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" By Henci Goer. She goes over every single intervention that can happen in the hospital, including pain management and gives the pros and risks associated with each procedure. It really opened my eyes. It is a book you don't have to read cover to cover as it is divided into sections. It is all backed up by scientific data and she cites every statement. I think that if a woman wants to choose an intervention, she should at least be properly aware of the real risks and can then make a judgment for herself (TRUE informed consent). Anyone that tells you that X procedure is totally safe isn't telling the truth.

 

[Keepercjr]

AJ

I had the same concern as you - that my asthma would be a problem during labor. In fact it was the complete opposite. I had NO problems what so ever. I think all the hormones coursing through your body (including adrenaline) are in our favor here. With my first I had my inhaler at the bedside table at the hospital and had orders for the RTs to give me a treatment whenever I should request them. I never did - didn't even need my inhaler. and for the record, my asthma gets 100X worse during pregnancy. It is basically uncontrollable. (I'm in the unlucky 1/3 of women w/ asthma who get worse with pregnancy).

Also, in all the birth stories I have read by women w/ CF, not one has mentioned having a problem breathing. So honestly I wouldn't worry about it at all. As for using gas, that is something that I don't think we do here in the US and even if we did, I wouldn't opt for it, not with our lungs. I had a dose of stadol w/ my first that did nothing other than make me space out and feel loopy. I did not like feeling like I wasn't with it. I think if you really want medical intervention for pain relief, a properly done low dose epidural is your best bet. I can tell you though that if you do your homework, there are many natural ways to relieve labor pain and best of all, no scary possible side effects. I am a bit biased since having my daughter at home but it can be done! (meaning no pain meds)

If you can, try to get your hands on a copy of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" By Henci Goer. She goes over every single intervention that can happen in the hospital, including pain management and gives the pros and risks associated with each procedure. It really opened my eyes. It is a book you don't have to read cover to cover as it is divided into sections. It is all backed up by scientific data and she cites every statement. I think that if a woman wants to choose an intervention, she should at least be properly aware of the real risks and can then make a judgment for herself (TRUE informed consent). Anyone that tells you that X procedure is totally safe isn't telling the truth.

 

[Keepercjr]

AJ
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<br />I had the same concern as you - that my asthma would be a problem during labor. In fact it was the complete opposite. I had NO problems what so ever. I think all the hormones coursing through your body (including adrenaline) are in our favor here. With my first I had my inhaler at the bedside table at the hospital and had orders for the RTs to give me a treatment whenever I should request them. I never did - didn't even need my inhaler. and for the record, my asthma gets 100X worse during pregnancy. It is basically uncontrollable. (I'm in the unlucky 1/3 of women w/ asthma who get worse with pregnancy).
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<br />Also, in all the birth stories I have read by women w/ CF, not one has mentioned having a problem breathing. So honestly I wouldn't worry about it at all. As for using gas, that is something that I don't think we do here in the US and even if we did, I wouldn't opt for it, not with our lungs. I had a dose of stadol w/ my first that did nothing other than make me space out and feel loopy. I did not like feeling like I wasn't with it. I think if you really want medical intervention for pain relief, a properly done low dose epidural is your best bet. I can tell you though that if you do your homework, there are many natural ways to relieve labor pain and best of all, no scary possible side effects. I am a bit biased since having my daughter at home but it can be done! (meaning no pain meds)
<br />
<br />If you can, try to get your hands on a copy of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" By Henci Goer. She goes over every single intervention that can happen in the hospital, including pain management and gives the pros and risks associated with each procedure. It really opened my eyes. It is a book you don't have to read cover to cover as it is divided into sections. It is all backed up by scientific data and she cites every statement. I think that if a woman wants to choose an intervention, she should at least be properly aware of the real risks and can then make a judgment for herself (TRUE informed consent). Anyone that tells you that X procedure is totally safe isn't telling the truth.

 

[Littlemiss]

Wow! Really? You don't use gas in the US? I think just about everybody uses gas here, I just figured it was a mainstream treatment.

I'm not overly keen on the idea either, just wanted to go into the situation as informed as possible. I will look for that book too (thanks Caroline), though I might try to find a smilar Australian one so all the drug names and interventions are the same as what I will come across.

If anyone has used the gas in labour (or other circumstances) I'd still like to hear your experience.

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Wow! Really? You don't use gas in the US? I think just about everybody uses gas here, I just figured it was a mainstream treatment.

I'm not overly keen on the idea either, just wanted to go into the situation as informed as possible. I will look for that book too (thanks Caroline), though I might try to find a smilar Australian one so all the drug names and interventions are the same as what I will come across.

If anyone has used the gas in labour (or other circumstances) I'd still like to hear your experience.

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Wow! Really? You don't use gas in the US? I think just about everybody uses gas here, I just figured it was a mainstream treatment.

I'm not overly keen on the idea either, just wanted to go into the situation as informed as possible. I will look for that book too (thanks Caroline), though I might try to find a smilar Australian one so all the drug names and interventions are the same as what I will come across.

If anyone has used the gas in labour (or other circumstances) I'd still like to hear your experience.

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Wow! Really? You don't use gas in the US? I think just about everybody uses gas here, I just figured it was a mainstream treatment.

I'm not overly keen on the idea either, just wanted to go into the situation as informed as possible. I will look for that book too (thanks Caroline), though I might try to find a smilar Australian one so all the drug names and interventions are the same as what I will come across.

If anyone has used the gas in labour (or other circumstances) I'd still like to hear your experience.

AJ

 

[Littlemiss]

Wow! Really? You don't use gas in the US? I think just about everybody uses gas here, I just figured it was a mainstream treatment.
<br />
<br />I'm not overly keen on the idea either, just wanted to go into the situation as informed as possible. I will look for that book too (thanks Caroline), though I might try to find a smilar Australian one so all the drug names and interventions are the same as what I will come across.
<br />
<br />If anyone has used the gas in labour (or other circumstances) I'd still like to hear your experience.
<br />
<br />AJ

 

[Melissa75]

AJ,

The majority of the people on the bronchiectasis-r-us message board are from the UK and some from Australia. You might post your question there. There are several moms there, and even though most don't have CF (though I wonder what an Ambry panel would turn up with them), all have bronchiectasis, most culture PA, do inhaled abs, have FEV1s below 70, and asthma complications as well.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
">http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
</a>
Caroline,
My asthma was bad with my pregnancies until about mid-second trimester...was that your experience too? Or was yours bad the whole time?

 

[Melissa75]

AJ,

The majority of the people on the bronchiectasis-r-us message board are from the UK and some from Australia. You might post your question there. There are several moms there, and even though most don't have CF (though I wonder what an Ambry panel would turn up with them), all have bronchiectasis, most culture PA, do inhaled abs, have FEV1s below 70, and asthma complications as well.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
">http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
</a>
Caroline,
My asthma was bad with my pregnancies until about mid-second trimester...was that your experience too? Or was yours bad the whole time?

 

[Melissa75]

AJ,

The majority of the people on the bronchiectasis-r-us message board are from the UK and some from Australia. You might post your question there. There are several moms there, and even though most don't have CF (though I wonder what an Ambry panel would turn up with them), all have bronchiectasis, most culture PA, do inhaled abs, have FEV1s below 70, and asthma complications as well.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
">http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
</a>
Caroline,
My asthma was bad with my pregnancies until about mid-second trimester...was that your experience too? Or was yours bad the whole time?

 

[Melissa75]

AJ,

The majority of the people on the bronchiectasis-r-us message board are from the UK and some from Australia. You might post your question there. There are several moms there, and even though most don't have CF (though I wonder what an Ambry panel would turn up with them), all have bronchiectasis, most culture PA, do inhaled abs, have FEV1s below 70, and asthma complications as well.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
">http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
</a>
Caroline,
My asthma was bad with my pregnancies until about mid-second trimester...was that your experience too? Or was yours bad the whole time?

 

[Melissa75]

AJ,
<br />
<br />The majority of the people on the bronchiectasis-r-us message board are from the UK and some from Australia. You might post your question there. There are several moms there, and even though most don't have CF (though I wonder what an Ambry panel would turn up with them), all have bronchiectasis, most culture PA, do inhaled abs, have FEV1s below 70, and asthma complications as well.
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
">http://www.bronchiectasis.info/default.asp
</a><br />
<br />Caroline,
<br />My asthma was bad with my pregnancies until about mid-second trimester...was that your experience too? Or was yours bad the whole time?

 

[petnurse]

What type of gas it is? All we have here is ansthesia (to knock you out), no analgesia (pain relief).

 

[petnurse]

What type of gas it is? All we have here is ansthesia (to knock you out), no analgesia (pain relief).

 

[petnurse]

What type of gas it is? All we have here is ansthesia (to knock you out), no analgesia (pain relief).

 

[petnurse]

What type of gas it is? All we have here is ansthesia (to knock you out), no analgesia (pain relief).

 

[petnurse]

What type of gas it is? All we have here is ansthesia (to knock you out), no analgesia (pain relief).