I haven't had my VBAC yet, so can't really help too much. I didn't knwo that they didn't allow you to have an epidural. My OB said they won't induce, as the risks increase, but I hadn't yet heard about no epis.

I had pretty much decided anyway that I don't want an epi, mostly because I REALLY want to birth upright. I don't want to lay down & make it harder for myself to push t the baby out. That is my #1 reason for not wanting an epi.

That probably doesn't help - sorry! I will be interested to hear what others have to say...