Gas and air no good for me (Gas & Air (Entonox))

Member Name: dustmad

Product:	Gas & Air (Entonox)
Date:	14/01/09 (108 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: gives you something to sink your teeth into

Disadvantages: Has some side affects

My own experience of using gas and air was during the labour of my son 13 months ago. This was my first experience of labour, and I had no idea what to expect. My only form of pain relief was using the gas and air. This was because I had decided to have a water birth. Which means that you cannot have any other form of pain relief. Unfortunately I didn't get to have the water birth as my baby had done a poo inside of me, which meant that I was not allowed to go into the water. By this time I had gone past the stage at which you are allowed to have any other form of pain relief, so I was left with just the gas and air. I must say that my experience of using it was a disapointing one. I expected to feel the traditional symptoms such as feeling feint, sickness, woosey, but I had none of that. But I also had none of the benefits....it did absolutely nothing for my pain. I would put money on the fact that my tank was empty!! It wasn't until after my delivery that the midwives said that a good tip is to suck on the gas and air when you feel your tummy getting tight, as there is a slight delay in getting any relief from the gas and air. If only I had been told that at the time!!!!!!!!

Summary: Did nothing for me, but hopefully my tip will help someone else