Sometimes you progress so fast you can not get epidural so my advice would be dont totally rely on it...i had both mine natural but i wanted epi for the first n could due to what i previosly mentioned...everything was fine but u have to get in tune and control of your body and emotions..once i figured out that i can do that i didnt even think about epi with my second..dont plan on it with this one either.
Sometimes you progress so fast you can not get epidural so my advice would be dont totally rely on it...i had both mine natural but i wanted epi for the first n could due to what i previosly mentioned...everything was fine but u have to get in tune and control of your body and emotions..once i figured out that i can do that i didnt even think about epi with my second..dont plan on it with this one either.
The epidural was amazing with my first! I was able to relax and get some sleep while in labor. I ended up with a c section and have had 2 c sections following....
One word... get a doula they are wonderful and so helpful
They have other ways to cope with the pain....maybe ask the hospital your having your baby at what other options they have...and I also agree with the other ladies :)
Oh and the epidural doesn't hurt at all!! The nurse hurt me worse trying to put my IV in!