Yeah I was adamant I was NOT having an epidural - I wanted to be on my feet not long after labour and all that.
Ended up being induced due to high BP hence no more birth centre and after having waters broken, was put on the drip for contractions. I managed on gas and air for a while and then I did end up having an epidural and honestly it was amazing and I don't regret it at all. It was so nice to be able to relax! I still felt contractions with a lot of pressure so still had gas and air but none of the intense contraction pain. And I was still able to get back on my feet for a shower after labour!
Just go with an open mind - I wouldn't rule anything out
Then again, a water birth will provide you with some pain relief so don't think you won't be able to handle it all without the use of extra pain relief x
Ended up being induced due to high BP hence no more birth centre and after having waters broken, was put on the drip for contractions. I managed on gas and air for a while and then I did end up having an epidural and honestly it was amazing and I don't regret it at all. It was so nice to be able to relax! I still felt contractions with a lot of pressure so still had gas and air but none of the intense contraction pain. And I was still able to get back on my feet for a shower after labour!
Just go with an open mind - I wouldn't rule anything out
Then again, a water birth will provide you with some pain relief so don't think you won't be able to handle it all without the use of extra pain relief x
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