Hey Dayl, congrats on your pregnancy!

I had an epidural and although I was aiming for a drug free labour, it didn't turn out that way, but I have no regrets.

I was induced (due to high BP and low fetal movement) and had hardly any time between contractions, first contraction at 9.00am, yelling for epi at 10.30am, rested for an hour, pushed for 45 mnins and pushed out DS at 1.00pm!

I could still feel the contractions, and pushed of my own accord, no directed pushing from my OB or MW. My epi was the perfect strength, I even got on my hands and knees to push but that didn't suit, so turned back over to my back and pushed him out that way.

I even walked off the delivery table and had a shower unassisted. Keeping in mind I had DS at 1.00pm, I had to have a wee by 5.00pm or I had to have a catheter.....I wee'd at 4.55pm!

Next time, I'd like to go into labour by myself and attempt a drug free labour, but my epi was fantastic for my first labour.

HTH.

SG
xo