Water birth or epidural???

Question

I am 38 weeks pregnant (first time mum) and 99% sure I want to experience a water birth.. what are people's thoughts on water birth vs epidural?

Answer

Try for water birth and if gets too painful, opt for epidural then?

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Definitely different experiences.

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Depends how much pain you’re willing to cope with. If you want a water birth, you’re more than likely not going to have any pharmaceutical pain relief and will need to practice coping mechanisms. If you have an epidural, prepare to be on your back in bed for your entire labor.

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Epidural is for pain. Is a water birth for pain too? I'm confused.

Water birth or epidural???

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