Ive had 2 c-sections and they did a spinal everytime. The 1st time at 39 weeks i felt a bee sting that went thru my whole body and the 2nd time at 42 weeks i didn't feel it. I passed out the 1st time immediately afterwards. I'm terrified of needles and of pain! Is there something i can take before so i dont feel the bee sting and help with the pain of the needle going in my back?
You should only be asking your OB and the anesthesiologist. Seriously, though...I would be shocked if you could take something before!!
Ask your OB about EMLA cream. My ex BF's mom was an anesthesiologist and she said that was the only way to go :) I actually used it before I got a tattoo, worked great!
Just remember that you didn't even feel it the second time.
I don't even remember if I had one with my second (41 weeks). I did with my first, at 37 weeks, but I don't remember it being more than a pinch. I don't have the same feelings of terror with needles/pain, though.
Good luck!
Totally agree with Bug on this one!!!
Yes they do have a cream (I guess it's the EMLA as Erika mentioned) that will numb skin before putting in stitches or poking it with a needle. We used it for one of my kids when they were afraid they might have to sedate her at an ER visit. It does take like 30 (or more) minutes for it to work though so I'd ask for it as soon as you check in that morning so they can put it on early.
There is a numbing cream that they use, but it doesn't take the pain away. I've had three c-sections and each one has felt sort of like a bee sting. I doubt they will give you anything for pain other than topical until after the baby is delivered, because it can affect the baby, and also the anesthesia causes a blood pressure drop (which is probably why you fainted).
I've had my fair share of C-sections, surgeries, most recently crowns seated without numbing and the nerve was very sensitive! This is what I do, I imagine the pain that people have endured throughout the eons of time without anesthesia, torture, limb amputations, mastectomies, dental work....I think about the crash C-section (no Anastasia) my husband witnessed while in his medical school rotation. Then I thank God for Anastasia, I realize that a needle in my back is something to be grateful for instead of feeling my C-section. This helps me deal with I.V. needles, spinal blocks and the like. Hope that helps.
