This is my second baby, and with my first I had an epidural mainly because I was terrified of what it would feel like one I pushed the baby out and afraid of ripping. The epidural didn't take at first so I did feel most of the contractions. This time I'm thinking of holding off as long as I can, but am wondering what it feels like to push without any meds? I've heard of the "ring of fire" and that scared me the first time.