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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am planning to attempt a drug-free delivery, and while my doctor says they are supportive of my plans, the hospital would require me to have an IV when I'm admitted for delivery - even if the IV is just running a saline solution into me.  For some reason, this freaks me out.  The thought of looking down and seeing a needle in my arm during labor makes me uneasy.  I realize this must be a pretty standard policy in most hospitals - can anyone tell me what your experience was like having an IV during labor?  Am I making a big deal out of nothing?
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I had a drug-free delivery.  The nurse asked when I was admitted if I wanted an IV.  I hate needles and said no (that was allowed at the hospital).  However, later in the day I wasn't progressing and the midwife suggested an IV with fluids might be the thing to move things along.  At that point, I just wanted the baby out.  The IV did the trick and DD was born soon after.  I was glad not to have the IV at the beginning because I was able to labor in the tub.  I like a PP suggestion about asking about a hep lock - might give you a bit more freedom to walk around/shower/bath if available.  [/quote]

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