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The "Walking" Epidural

4 posts on this thread and the last post was on December 26th, 2007 5:19 AM
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reneenay - November 5th, 2007 1:39 AM
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Hi ladies, I am 12 weeks pregnant and am starting to explore my birthing options. I have had thoughts that run from a full epidural to all natural...I just don't know what to do since my pain tolerance has never really been tested as this is my first. So, has anyone had any experience with the walking epidural? I am thinking it might be the right option for me, but I'm just not sure.


DaBonkElsMe - November 5th, 2007 11:26 AM

I have a similar question posted, so i have no answer for you, but I do know that you have to check with your hospital to see if they even offer the walking epi. Mine does not offer it. They told me why, but honestly I can't rememebr the explanation right now. Basically it's either a full dose epi or none. So make sure you're not opting for something they won't do. Just a suggestion!

Mommy2Be - November 5th, 2007 6:14 PM

I also don't have an answer, but agree to check with your hospital to make sure they offer it. Many hospitals don't offer the walking epi's, I know the one I had my son at didn't.

luckymiranda - December 24th, 2007 12:36 PM

i never heard of walking epidurals but epidurals is to numb your body from the waist down so you can t really walk good luck


Iamamiracleangel - December 26th, 2007 5:19 AM

reneenay, That is too weird! The other day I was exploring my options and I decided I wanted something to take the edge off, but not a full epidural. I never realized that it had an actual name. I asked the hospital I'm delivering at and they do offer walking epidurals. Good luck to ya!