Well i had my first son i had an epidural it was the best. With my second son i had no pain relief, i am now pregnant with my third and i am still going to see how i go. It really depends on how you handle the pain. I am not going to lie to you it bloody hurts. My first labour was a long one and my second was a short one so i think that really makes a difference. I would only say to is to take it as it comes don't go into labour with expectations. If the pain comes to much then ask for something whatever your personal preference is. Good luck and honey if people go back again and again ( in my case) it can't really be that bad.

HTH Nikki