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epidural - does it really cause complications? epidural vs waterbirth...

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Thirstysomething · 12/12/2011 15:44

I have two choices -- waterbirth or epidural (choice btw two different places to give birth, so can't have both).

Had two waterbirths before -- if I have to go into proper hospital this time I am definitely asking for epidural... but I know there is some evidence that epidurals cause complications more often than not, eg forceps, ventouse, slowing down of labour, etc etc.... Is that true? What do you think?! Friends say epidurals best things ever.

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SecondElfLucky · 22/12/2011 20:19

Congratulations on your lovely new baby! If you are already talking about number 4 it can't have been that bad Wink

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