Hi,
I am currently thinking about having a second child and would be really grateful for any information about what it is like trying to get an epidural in the Norwich area.
My first birth a couple of years ago was a homebirth using hypnobirthing techniques and gas and air. I know a lot of people swear by hypnobirthing, but my experience was such that I would not be prepared to give birth again unless I am in hospital with access to drugs, preferably an epidural.
Given that it is impossible to guarantee an epidural on an NHS ward I had been thinking about trying to go private if we can afford it. I would therefore be really interested in any information about where / who / how much this costs in the Norwich area.
Also, as I only moved to Norfolk fairly recently, I was wondering if epidurals are actually that hard to get access to on the NHS in this area? We probably can't really afford to go private so this would be the best option if my chances of getting an epidural are fairly good.
Thanks
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Experiences of getting an epidural in Norfolk? Private or NHS?
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PearlyFish · 23/04/2014 15:14
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