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Needle phobia and pregnancy
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12-07-2009, 11:02 PM
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Needle phobia and pregnancy
Hello,
I am 26 years old and i have an extreme fear of needles . I have avoided any kind of blood samples or injections since more than 14 years  Now i am thinking of getting pregnant but the thought that i will experience blood tests and so on makes me so afraid (I was thinking of trying to go to a lab to get blood drawn just to get used , i tried once to go but i was so afraid that i left quickly ... Please help me (
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06-29-2011, 02:46 AM
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RE: Needle phobia and pregnancy
I'm sorry, I have no advice on this. I just wanted to let you know I feel the same way. I don't plan on having kids anytime soon but in the future I definitely want to. The thought of the needles involved is terrifying though! There certainly won't be any epidurals on my menu, but even the blood work makes me hesitate for the whole idea
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06-29-2011, 05:40 AM
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RE: Needle phobia and pregnancy
I have researched this a bit and here is some advice I've found:
First of all, this is a very common phobia. When you are going for a needle, it is best to advise the person giving you one, that you have a fear about them. The person then will do his/her best to find a way to do it quickly and expertly. It's also a good idea not to look when the needle is injected. Look away and try to think of something else. It also helps to know it doesn't take long at all. If you can just calmly try to concentrate on your breath as well. Once you find that it's over quickly, that the nurse is sympathetic, and may even hold you in conversation, it may help you relax more for the next time. Good luck! 
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10-03-2011, 01:07 PM
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RE: Needle phobia and pregnancy
I know this is an old thread, but I have severe needle phobia and I have had a successful needle free 9 month pregnancy, labour and birth, so it CAN be done.
The main thing is to be aware of the risks your putting yourself at when your refuse needle medical intervention, for example if you refuse an IV drip during labour, and something goes wrong and they need to whisk you away for a c-section, they will have to spend time getting that IV into your arm, that is precious time taken from getting your baby out. like i said though if your aware of the risks, but have plans in place should such complications arise, with a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy and labour you can do the whole thing, very much, needle free. Myself and my now 1 year old are the very living proof of that. |
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