With my first baby I had to be induced with the drip. I found it untollerably painful so I had an epidural. When time came to push, I could feel the contractions but I had no urge to push. I pushed as hard as I could when I felt a contraction coming for about one hour and a quarter but nothing happened, baby did not move an inch!! Finally had to have foceps (and ended up with big tear). It looks like I may need induction with my second too, so I have two questions: 1. Has anyone had an induction without epidural? How did they cope with the pain (considering restricted movements and continuos fetal monitoring are required)? 2. Has anyone had an epidural and still managed to push baby out easily? If so, in what position (on back, lateral) and with what kind of help/support from midwife? Thanks a lot
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