Dayl I had an epi with Tori, and it was the best thing for me, I was exhausted and hysterical from lack of sleep. I had what they termed a walking epi and was still up and mobile for the entire time, it allowed me to rest which I was desperate for. I do think it slowed things down though, an I had to deliver laying flat on my back with my legs in stirrups which wasnt something I wanted. However I dont regret having it for a minute.

With Liam, I didnt have one basically because not long after I arrived at the hospital I was ready to deliver, and the anaesth. was in theatre. I am glad thought that I experienced delivering a baby without one- my labour second time round was much quicker (something to keep in mind). I felt much more in control, I didnt have to have a catheter (which I hated first time) and I delivered on all 4's.

If I was to have another baby I wouldnt rule out having another epi, but I dont think I would go in having already decided to have one either.