Hi Cindy,
I'm all for encouraging you to try for a vaginal birth, and I totally disagree with your ob saying that everyone should have an epidural - that's one of the silliest things I've heard. You may decide during labour that it is an option you want to take, but there is no reason that you NEED one unless you want it! I was determined not to have an epidural for my third child, because I was convinced that giving birth on my back led to the ligament issues I had with my hips post-birth.

Having said that, I ended up needing a c-section in that situation, if you are interested in reading about how UN-scary it all was, here's the link in Caesarian Chatter.
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...13528&start=90

Don't let anyone else's opinions influence what YOU want to do,

Kerrie