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281219 tn?1219114914 ll tell you to stop taking Lovenox 24 hours prior to c-section and if not, as there is a risk to hemorrage with an epidural, if you do need an emergency c-section or a c-section before the 24-hour timeframe of being off Lovenox, they advised me that I'd be put under general anesthesia.
1212601 tn?1276920691 My second pregnancy the baby was facing awkwardly and I was in agony despite only being 2cm dilated. I had to beg for an epidural as i really could not cope with the pain - although the pain immediately went it did result in a long labour and forceps delivery which left me with a severe tear requiring a lot of stitches, it took me nearly as long to recover from that as it did the c-section!
1414636 tn?1288284680 I've used lovenox with my last pregnancy and with this pregnancy due to a blood clotting disorder. Lovenox is perfectly safe. does not cross the placenta but thins the blood just enough and very evenly to prevent blood clots. there are no side effects except maybe I bruised slightly easier.
Avatar n tn Hi there. Went today for my 31 week appt and my ob had mentioned that we switch from lovenox to heparin at about 36 weeks. I'm on lovenox for factor 5 with history of a blood clot. She also then recommended induction at 39 weeks.... the heparin would be a good idea if an epidural was needed/wanted but it's more cost and twice a day rather than once. I'm really focused on a natural delivery but understand that plans can change suddenly.
8650265 tn?1421565413 I have gotten better at needles since i have lovenox every night and blood draws n what not, but idk with this being my first baby that i will be able to go natural.. it freaks me out to think that this huge long needle goes in my spine! I have never seen it or obviously experienced it, and i have been dreaming about it lately.. any insight would be nice. Thanks!
193609 tn?1292180293 Forgot to mention about that. If you go into labor unexpectadly and you haven't been off anti-coagulant for 24-hours then they put you under general anesthesia. The risk is more to do with giving an epidural because there is risk of hemorrage at the epidural site.
Avatar f tn There are ALWAYS risks with any kind of anesthesia...and general anesthesia has a higher risk of complications than an epidural. I understand your concern. I am 21 weeks pregnant with my third child (but my 2nd child was born 19 years ago!). Both of my children were born vaginally without an epidural and I plan to not have an epidural with this one...
Avatar f tn So I'm going on a daily dose of Lovenox, and I have to have hydroxyprogesterone weekly. I'm getting nervous not so much for me but my fiancé. He takes great care of me and idk if it's hormones but now with baby #2 being a girl it's a risk I may genetically passed or will pass my high blot clot risk to her. What if she has miscarriage problems or risks having going into labor early. I worry about my son too- I just found this information out today.
593530 tn?1263847957 Is anyone taking Lovenox or Heparin injections during pregnancy? Or have you taken either for prior pregnancies? I'm just really nervous about the fact that my doctor told me in order to get an epidural the drug will have had to be out of my system for about 12 hours. He acted like it was pretty common and no big deal, but I'm just worried. If there is too much of the drug in my system it could cause a blood clot causing permanent paralysis! I'm just a little freaked out.
Avatar m tn hi i have back trouble as well and was told i couldn't have epidural or anything im not of a big build and my daughter was born weighing 8lb bang on all i had was gas and air i had a tens machine for contractions to start with but in end i didn't notice it so i took it off and for last few hrs i didnt have gas and air either and it wasnt bad at all i enjoyed it infact about hr after birth i said i wanted more children its tiering not painful hope this helps
Avatar f tn The orthopedic surgeon mentioned that the most likely anesthesia would be an epidural rather than a general anesthesia. There is little information on epidurals online. Is it given directly into the spine, like the spinal they sometimes give during labor? Someone told me that, for knee surgeries, the epidural is actually given below the spinal cord and there is no risk of injury to the spinal cord.
Avatar f tn Regional anesthesia (also called an epidural or spinal anesthesia) is administered by an anesthesiologist (a doctor who delivers pain medicine) during labor to reduce discomfort. In both epidural and spinal anesthesia, medications are placed near the nerves in your lower back to "block" pain in a wide region of your body while you stay awake. Regional anesthesia greatly reduces pain throughout the birthing process. It can also be used if a cesarean birth becomes necessary.
Avatar f tn When I had my cysts removed via laparotomy, they had planned to do a total hysterectomy and spinal anesthesia is common for hysterectomies. I believe that standard anesthesia is used but is inserted through an epidural in your spine. Afterwards this is left in place for a bit and your pain medications are fed through it. They will keep close attention and continually test your freezing with cold. I had an epidural with my son and this did feel differently.
8899539 tn?1409614490 Hello, am new to this.site. am 5 weeks pregnant and my doctor just put me on lovenox injection. After going through several miscarriages. 19 weeks twins lost in February 2014 31 weeks still birth 2012 and a seven wks miscarriage.2013. Am now 5weeks pregnant, and was told I will be on the injection till 36 weeks. Has anyone else here been on it before if si, how was your experience. Am afraid!
Avatar f tn Okay so I am 37+4 and I have been on Heparin for a little over a week now and was on lovenox since I found out I was pregnant due to a DVT I had back in June of 2012 after gallbladder surgery. My question is can I request to be induced? Its been stressful and I'm worried about going into labor naturally and not being able to have an epidural or having complications due to having to be on this medication. Does anyone think I would be able to be induced because of this risk factor?
Avatar f tn I did all natural with my first daughter who is now 6.5, I don't believe in the epidural and it also scares the living crap out of me since there are life changing side effects that could happen. I'm now 34 weeks with my second daughter and still plan to go all natural. It makes for a faster delivery if you ask me plus shorter recovery time and time in the hospital.
Avatar f tn I am due November 19 and I am getting very nervous for labor and I was just wondering if I should get the epidural. I have been considering it but I don't want it to harm my baby or it going badly. I'm just unsure of what to do. Please help me with epidural stories or stories on all natural births. I don't know what to decide on.
Avatar f tn However, they will have to run a few tests to check if local anesthesia is better or the general one. Iv been on claxean injections n asprin through out my pregnancy since my daughter was a really low birth weight. So wat do u think is better local or general?
Avatar f tn You can only get the epidural while in labor. It's not a myth but its very rare to be paralyzed. Most common issue I've heard is back pain where it was. I never got one don't want the needle and I liked being able to move around.
Avatar m tn I saw a Neurosurgeon today who said I can absolutely NOT have another vaginal birth and that I also cannot have any epidural or spinal anesthesia. He recommended I have general anesthesia with a c-section to deliver. I am very nervous and scared for this. I am also disappointed I will not be able to hold or see my baby when he/she is born for a few hours at least.
Avatar f tn Another amnesthesiologist at Jefferson Hospital talked about a spinal anesthesia,but I asked about an epidural,and he said that only 1 to 2 % of people in my age group gets a headache,he said it's usually people much younger than me,but he still said he wouldn't recommend a spinal for a D&C.
1569985 tn?1328247482 I have to go off my Warfarin for a colonoscopy. The cardiologist's nurse said ask the doctor doing the procedure how long I should be off of the Warfarin. Doctor says ask the assistant when she gives me my instructions. Assistant says, "Oh, I'm supposed to tell you? Do you need a bridge medication like Lovenox?" Makes me a little nervous going off of it anyway and now this.