What to do?
So I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant with my first and my mind keeps wandering to when I get to meet my little one. I’m hoping for a natural delivery, part of me wants to do it with no epidural but then I just don’t know what the right answer is.
Can anyone give me some advice? Did you prefer to have the epidural or prefer not to and just use gas and air ?
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I had an induction with my daughter five years ago so nothing went to plan. I had an epidural but too early and used it for sleeping lol. Then when it came to the pushing I wasn't allowed any pain relief as I was so tired and they didn't think I'd manage. You just have to do what you think. I loved the epidural and would love it for birth its good to write up birth plans maybe there number one being what you would like the most xx
Every birth is different so its so hard to say...but having had one epidural birth (long labour) and one gas and air birth... I do think my body was more able without the epidural...however, it was a shorter labour and both so different. I have no regrets in choosing the epidural and it was a positive experience overall. Be open to anything as you dont know what will be best for you and baby.
Thank you both, I know it’s hard to know until your in the moment as to whether you can continue with knowing that an epidural is an option.
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