I had one and my only regret is I didn't ask for it sooner. I was induced and had a heck of a time but once the epi was in I was finally able to relax and enjoy my experience (except I promptly fell asleep! ). I had held off asking for the epidural because of the stigma people tend to associate with it and I didn't want to be judge - but it was what I needed to get through and it was what was needed to give me a chance at a vaginal delivery. In the end, I ended up with a c-sect and it saved us precious time!

The anethetist had a very difficult time inserting my epidural and despite this, I had no complications as a result of the epidural. I did have bruising on my back for about two weeks but no headaches or lasting pain. I was able to move my legs in recovery and had full movement by the time I was back on the ward.