My 13 year old daughter is learning about human reproduction in her 8th grade health class. She asked me "Why do they tell you that you can't take drugs when you're pregnant, and then they give you an epidural when you have the baby?" DUH. It's obvious to my 13 year old, but somehow the logic seems to evade thousands of pregnant women and their OB's! I grabbed this teachable moment to discuss unmedicated birth. I assured her I would be right there with her so she wouldn't need to have any drugs. I thought it was a good idea to plant the seed early, although we still have a way to go with brestfeeding as she told me she'll never do that because it's disgusting. Rachelle Lessen, RD, IBCLC (who has been through labor and delivery 4 times without an epidural and has wonderful memories of childbirth) Philadelphia, PA USA