I had an epi for pain relief with my first labour, so not for CS... had a spinal for my CS with DS2.

I really didn't like my spinal, my blood pressure dropped & it was a bit freaky, plus it was a high block.

I had an aneasthetist appt when I was pregnant with Pie...I wanted to know if I could choose an epi (if my VBAC was unsuccessful).

She said they generally wouldn't use an epi for a CS unless they had to, much prefer a spinal, she said it was stronger & gives better coverage. I did feel a lot better after talking to her about it.

Complications can happen with either, but are rare; if you're facing a CS, ask if you can have a chat to the aneasthetist, tehy will put your mind at ease