Natural vs epidural - thoughts from moms who have done both?

Question

Moms who have delivered naturally and with drugs - which did you prefer? I'm looking for insight from someone who has done both please! I think I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but I'm easily spoiled by needles and anything that "feels weird."

Answer

This is what I've always done. I get the shot that makes you feel kinda drunk "is what I call it" then I wait to see how I feel later just remember after 7 or 8 cm they will not give it to you if you ask for it. But I've never had one. I think if you can tolerate pain then I'm sure you can do it naturally. The last 1 to 2 hours is the most painful but after that it's all done. The key to everything is just to relax and try not to tense up or yell or anything just let your body do what it needs to when you tense up or start moving then that starts messing with the process. But this is only what I believe 😀 taking deep breathes really work

Natural vs epidural - thoughts from moms who have done both?

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