I had gas at first... which sent me off the planet... but as the contractions became worse and worse, I had the gas hose permanently in my mouth, and it wasn't making that much difference.
I then had an epidural which was FAAANNNTASTIC... I think I had a really good aneasthitist (sp) as I was still able to feel and move my legs, but had no pain.
I couldnt feel when it was time to push though, so I think I was dialated at 10cm for quite a while before the midwife even checked. But although I coulsnt feel the need to push, I still could push - very well, and it only took 20mins of pushing (with no outside intervention needed) for aidyn to be born (no tears or episiotomy either!)
I would probably definately end up having an epidural next time around as well.