goldlion

Wasn't sure if this was the right place to put this, but here I go anyways.

So my doctor has told me that I have to decide where it is I plan on giving birth to my baby. I have essentially two choices: a town an hour away that does not give epidurals, or a city four hours away that DOES give epidurals.

First I was not hesitant to say "no epidural", but after watching several episodes of "A Baby Story", I'm a little worried Not sure what I want afterall.

Do any of you prefer the epidural? Or is natural pregnancy not as scary as I think?

Tezzy

i didnt have one coz the anethsatist (sp) was busy

at the time i wanted one but proved i could do it on just gas and air

this time i dont one

goldlion

what is gas and air? do you think most hospitals do that?

Tezzy

Gas and air is another term for Entonox. its like laughing gas.

you could always ring your local hospitals and see if they supply it.

most hospitals in the UK have it on tap.

Jo

I had an epidural with Emily and the labour seemed to really drag, i had to feel my belly to see when i was having a contraction

With Jack I called for one but it was too late and i found his birth the easiest and the fastest

goldlion

thank you ladies very helpful

sophie

I never had one with my son and i dont intend to have one this time, i know it sounds silly but i was more scared of the epi than the whole labour thing! I felt so in control whilst giving birth ive heard storys about epi that put me off!
xx

Layla

i had one on all 3 of mine and i plan to have one again this time, my pain threshold isnt very high so i know i need one, i couldnt cope without it

x

goldlion

one of my good friends had a baby girl last december in the town about an hour away. she said the pain was horrible, but she loved having the baby naturally because she could feel everything that was happening.

i'm starting to lean more towards the 'no epidural' side.. but i'm so indecisive! i wish i didn't have to make the decision so quickly.

Layla

id love to be able to do it without one but im to much of a wimp lol

I had mobile epis so i could still feel my legs etc and when i needed to push, just didnt have all the pain

x