I had an epidural with the births of the twins, only because one was breech, and it was going to be VERY painful when he was born. I had no feeling in my left leg for ages afterwards, so I had to wait 5 hours before I could have a shower, and after that I had tingling on & off for about 2 weeks.
Then you have a catheter for your wee which can't be taken out for at least 12 hours, so you have to be really careful when you walk or have a shower so that you don't pull it out.
Sorry to sound negative, but I really wouldn't go through that again.
I've had 2 previous births before that without epi's, and that would be my preference.
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