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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did. First birth was unmedicated—contractions didn’t seem that bad until I was 8 or so centimeters and it was basically too late. It was very intense and I ended up with an unusual tear and serious complications.

Second birth was a planned induction and so much easier. I got the epidural at around 3 cm dilated, then had some very intense contractions that I could feel but were bearable with the epidural, then had the baby like 90 minutes later in five minutes and two pushes. Everything was very calm and I felt much more in control. I could still feel the baby and felt like my pushes were more effective because I wasn’t as frantic from pain. I was stuck in bed, but I didn’t mind because everything progressed so much more quickly. No complications and easy recovery.

I don’t know how much of the difference between my birth experiences was because subsequent deliveries are easier, and how much was because of the epidural. If I have another kid, I am definitely going to ask for an epidural. [/quote]

I had the exact same experience. If I had a third I would get the epidural as soon as possible.[/quote]

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