And to add: mine was 110% effective.

Im really glad I asked this coz no one has said it hurt going in, and thats what im worried about.. so thank you ladies!!

At least i feel ok about having it as an option now

I've been watching tons of labour and delivery programmes and seen a few ladies get an epi and I didnt realise they seem to give a local anesthetic and numb the area before putting in the main needle..