I was induced. I laboured for 7 hours before asking for any time of drugs. I had m/s throughout my labour, so the gas was no good and the pethadine did nothing. By the time I had the epidural I was 7cm dilated. Half an hour after it was inserted, I was fully engaged and started pushing. Three pushes and Nina was born. I didn't feel a thing. I had contractions coming every minute lasting 45 seconds.