Another drug-free natural birther here too. Like others have said, just smile sweetly and nod. And in your head think to yourself "blah blah blah, I'll do it MY way thank you". I mainly got the "epidurals are there for a reason" line before DS1. When anyone found out I was planning a drug-free birth most laughed as an initial reaction. I didn't let it bother me. I knew what I was planning and I had it all straight in my head. That was all that counted Try not to let the comments of others affect you. If YOU decide to go down the path of an epi, then it will be your decision based on what you know and what's happening at the time. Good luck.