I give props to the girls who do natural birth. I couldn't do it. not ashamed to say it. the pain was to intense when they gave me the pitocin. at least I got to a 6 before I asked for one. but man... my back is sore now :/
I wanted an epidural SO bad! I was induced with cytotec and they broke my water at 3 cm. 10 minutes later I was at 6 cm, and less than 5 contractions she was out- face up with both hands on her head. I thought I was dying, and I had a natural birth with my son five years earlier!
I had no choice due to shingles but I do recommend staydol to everyone who asks about the epidural mine wore off after I hit 10cm so I pushed natural