I'm a little curious as to why so many women think that because you have pethidine/epidural/any other drug, you are a bit of a wimp.
I had an epidural during my last labour, and continuously people have felt the urge to comment. Things such as "Oh I did it with just gas and air", or "A friend of mine went through labour with absolutely nothing"
I do appologise if I do sound petty, but it really puts a dent into your confidence
My sister has just been through labour, a couple of days ago, and I know that this will be one of the main topics of conversation next time I see the family, as such a big deal was made of it before the birth.
At the end of the day, I would have thought that as long as you have a healthy baby at the end of it, what does it matter?
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WHY is such a big deal made if you use drugs in labour?
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hamster · 24/07/2005 08:46
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