I had my baby 10 days ago and had been planning a drug-free water birth, but as often happens, this didn't go to plan. I ended up having to be induced at 40+1 because a late scan showed my baby was quite small. Once the induction meds started to kick in, contractions became so strong, the idea of not having an epidural was just not an option. Even after I'd had it, I still felt the contractions a bit and had to top up with gas and air, but the epidural was an absolute life-saver. I don't regret it for a second. I would rather have had a lovely water birth without pain relief, but given the way my labour was, an epidural made it bearable. I just wanted to post this because for months leading up to the birth I kept debating the pros and cons of epidurals and kept getting mixed messages from people.
I say, if in the moment you feel like you want it, have it!! you're not letting anyone down.
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Epidurals are so worth it!
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brighton123 · 23/07/2014 20:21
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