Stupid question about child birth.

My husband and I decided we would like to start ttc our first child. I’ve only been off the pill two weeks, but I do have a few question. Hopefully they don’t sound to stupid. I am just curious mainly on the child birth process and pain. I would like to think I have a high pain tolerance and am hoping I won’t end up needing an epidural. However if I do need one in the future are they painful? Is it worth it? How is the recovery? And with the epidural I know you need to get a catheter too, is that painful when they remove it? I guess my whole thing I’m most worried about is the birthing process and the pain. Please no hatful comments.

Thank you!