Hello everyone, My name is Tina Brenner and I am a public health nurse, childbirth educator, LC student and expectant mother of my first child in a little less than 20 weeks. I have been reading Lactnet info for a few weeks and finally decided to join in. There has been a lot of talk on the net about epidurals, and I guess I'm writing for support. I am being overwhelmed by other professionals telling me epidurals are the only way to go. I also have a few friends who feel just the opposite. The recent posting about birth being like and uphill bike ride was great. Without overwhelming my computer, I'd appreciate any inspirational stories! Any documentation on epidurals and bf would be truly appreciated. Thanks!