Now on #3, first two were natural(15 and 10), now older and wiser(and second marriage) had a epidural and it was unbelievably wonderful, it was a peaceful birth and all were calm and actually enjoyied the whole birthing process. The only con out of all of the pro was that the post two days I had very swollen feet, they said it is the extra water from all of the fluids that is given durning the epidural.