I’m about to have my 5th child in a month and I’m really conflicted about the pain. I had the epidural with all 4 of my previous but with my 3rd I felt 75% of it all and have lasting back pain due to 4 separate epidurals, and each consecutive birth got longer and longer. I want to do it without the epidural but I’m also terrified. Someone help ease my mind
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I’ve given birth twice, first with an epidural and the second naturally. My second was by far the easiest, but I assumed it was easy because it was my second and a lot faster. I would’ve gotten an epidural with the second, but there was no time. Regardless, I would try without an epidural if I ever gave birth again.
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Not going to lie It hurt pretty bad. Apparently not too bad though cause I had 2 unmedicated births in a 14 month span 
. If you want to go unmedicated then go for it! I’d be sure to ask the hospital what they have as far as wireless monitoring, showers in labor rooms, exercise and peanut balls. As you move through an unmedicated labor the things you need will shift and I’d want to make sure I had those options available.
I’ve never had an epidural. I’ve had 8 kids and most labors were very manageable. You’re built to birth, it’s usually very manageable
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I had 4 kids all natural, no pain meds , never had an epidural, smallest 7 lbs3oz biggest 8 lbs , it’s over before you know it
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I got an epidural and it completely failed, felt 100% of it and i won’t be getting another in the future. It wasn’t as bad as I imagined it would be, labored down and only took 20 mins of pushing(5 pushes with contractions) no tears. Just listen to your body, mind over matter
I had an epidural with my first and I pushed for 2 in a half hours while passing out between pushes. I couldn’t feel anything but pressure. It was too late with my 2nd and if i ever have another baby, I will do it naturally. I was up and showering right after birth. Felt a lot better. Once you’ve had one, you can do another. Your body is made to respond the way it does giving birth and I feel the epidural downgrades that severely.
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Last one of 5 was only 10% effective. I was feeling 90% of everything by the time it wore off at 8cm
I’ve had 3 vaginal deliveries and 3 epidurals…the last one wasn’t effective AT ALL and I was told I didn’t have time to have the medication or epidural adjusted before I delivered. I say go for it. Childbirth is extremely painful as I’m sure you know, I would take any kind of relief that’s available. Good luck with everything!
I had an epidural with my first that didn’t work and left me with spinal headaches for a month. I allowed the Dr to talk me into it. I wish I hadn’t. I had my second with different doctors at a different hospital. I flat out refused the epidural and everything was fine. I had inductions with both if it matters.
I’ve had an epidural all 5 times. I’ve had it basically not work at all, work on 1 side only, and work perfect. I would still do it again even though it has been inconsistent because when it works its amazing and I don’t want to be in pain if I don’t have to be!
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My first one I had the epidural and didn’t feel nothing. My second my I know I kept feeling pain. My third I’m honestly thinking about not getting the epidural Like I’m scared as well but for me I feel like it different reason not so much the pain
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I did epidural for both of my pregnancies. My first one I got it pretty early and I never pushed the button so it was starting to wear off when I was about to push so I felt everything!! 11 years later I had another child and it was so smooth!! I made it to 9cm before I got my epidural so I felt the contraction part this time but didn’t feel anything while pushing. I would say if you are conflicted I would play it by ear. Try to tough through pain and the contractions but if labor becomes long and unbearable keep the epidural in the cards. They do have other forms of pain meds now like gas. Go in with as many options as possible. Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Good luck mama!
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With my boys (first two pregnancies) I didn’t get and epidural they were super easy. My 3rd pregnancy (my daughter) my daughter just couldn’t relax which honestly I’m blaming it on Covid and i couldn’t have my mom in the room with me just my husband. I was also induced with her, after 8 hours I wasn’t really progressing much, so i finally opted for an epidural so my body could relax, not even 20 mins later she was born.
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“Usually” labor gets shorter with each consecutive birth. When L& D nurses have a woman come in the door with 5th baby, they get ready fast. Babies can be born quickly. You can do it!!!
I had one with my first one and I didn’t have a good reaction. So the next two I didn’t. I’m not going to say it doesn’t hurt, but it isn’t hard to do!
I had one natural birth and one with an epidural. While it was cool not feeling the contractions, it made my labor with my son slow way down and at one point they started talking about doing a C-section. I’ve had awful back pain ever since. For my last (next) baby, I’m pretty sure I’m going without the epidural. We obviously know it’s going to hurt. But our bodies are literally made for this.
If you felt it 75% every time anyway I say go for the natural. I had epi with all 3 of mine but the last one didn’t help in time so I went natural not planning to. I think the fact it didn’t go to plan was the worst part so going into it knowing will be better.
I would say listen to your own self. If you had last effects that are noticeable to your own body, then make your choice based on that!
Get rid of the fear and go for it. Your body will do exactly what its supposed to do. I birthed my own baby at home, no assistance and it was the best birthing experiences ever. Stay calm, enjoy each wave. It’s temporary, you can do it💕.