Natural/Epidural Criticism

I'm all for the way that a mommy wants to deliver her baby..but I have to say I am planning on getting an epidural for my baby's health and mine. I get a lot of grief for it! People say hurtful or just plain stupid things about how you shouldn't get an epidural. But I don't hear bad things about moms going natural. I more often hear things about how stupid and selfish moms are that go the epidural route. I'm telling you now, it will be the best for me and baby if I have an epidural because I don't handle pain well AT ALL. If I HAD to do it naturally of course I would have to get through it. But i know my body. I don't choose epidural because I don't love my baby. I choose that so I will have the energy to push and I know my body better than anyone. Just because a mom goes natural doesn't make anyone in a special mommy club. We are all equal. Just PLEASE DONT criticize me for my choice...