Am I crazy for hoping to not have epidural?

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I'm not going to say I won't change my mind, but I've researched and talked with women and I'd really like to not have an epidural. I handle pain fairly well, but I am I wimp when it comes to needles! I hate them! My mom just laughs at me when I mentioned it, told me I couldn't handle it without the epidural.. My husband is so supportive for whatever I want, but am I crazy for hoping I can do it without an epidural?

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I am not even giving myself an option if there being an epidural. I am strong, mentally and physically and I have confidence in myself and no fear for what is to come. Telling yourself, "Oh it's there if I need it" will only make you keep thinking about it. For me, it's not an option. There is simply not an epidural in existence for me to have. Plain and simple.

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Labor can definitely be a mind over matter type of thing. You aren't being unrealistic. Your body was made to give birth. Keep your open mind and most importantly an attitude that is confident ...

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I've never had a epidural or any other meds during labor and delivery and I've had 6 babies💕

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I've had an epidural and a natural birth. Natural birth is no walk in the park but I am happy I made that choice. It's faster and you don't have to worry about what effects it might have on the baby. On epidural my labor was 8 hours long but naturally it was only 2! It's all about what you think you'd be comfortable with. Good luck! 💖

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That was one of the big reasons I didn't get an epidural with my first! I HATE needles and didn't want one anywhere near my back (I had chronic back pain a few years ago too and I didn't want that coming back from a bad poke 😖). If you have a high pain tolerance, you'll do great! Just try to avoid stuff like pitocin; that makes your labor really hard and you'll probably end up needing an epidural to counteract it.

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I went completely natural with my first baby and I am happy that I did. It definitely is no walk in the park but it is doable, our bodies were made for this and if it's what you want and you have a supportive husband then you will do fine. However don't feel like you have to go natural if you get to a point and don't think you can do it, it's Your choice so don't let anyone else influence you, Do research, learn techniques. Good luck !

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I'm going to hope for no epidural, but keep it an option for a backup plan.

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I'm going to do my best to go all natural. I'm going to have everything ready though just in case I need pain relief. bloodwork etc.

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Btw my mom said the same thing to me 😂

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My mom had my sister & I at age 16, & age 19. Natural! No epidural! I'm HOPING to do the same, I'm good with pain too! I'm ready! If other women can, YOU CAN!!

Am I crazy for hoping to not have epidural?

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