Hi

I'm only 13 weeks pregnant but it is soon enough after the birth of my little boy for me to remember labour in vivid detail and am toying with the idea of having an epidural this time around.

Please share your stories with me (both good and bad to help me make an informed decision) regarding your epidural experience. Would you do it again or what would you do differently next time?

I'm particularly interested in your mobility during labour and after labour. The thing I loved most about not having an epidural the first time is that I was up, showered, dressed and ready for visitors 45 minutes after the birth but believe this may not be the case with an epidural.

Of course this is something I will discuss with my Obstetrician closer to the birth but want a few "real-life" stories to back up my decision.

Thanks in advance!