We were going for a natural in hospital (always the plan). One thing to keep in mind are the little barriers. One example was the inability to get hot water into our delivery room's shower. We can never know of course, but warm water might have relaxed the muscles enough to allow dilation without an epidural.

At least lower dosage epidurals and skipping routine episiotomies is becoming more standard. Stacy's mom couldn't move her legs for awhile after an epidural (doseage issue, not spinal injury).

-Tass