To Epidural or Not to Epidural?

B: I really want us to talk about a natural childbirth.
R: If by natural you mean with an epidural, then no problem.
B: I think we should consider no medication. I mean, we've gone through 5 classes to learn relaxation and breathing techniques and I think we can do it!
R: This isn't really a "we" situation when it comes down this particular pain.
B: I'm just not too sure about the negative effects of an epidural on the baby.
R: Epidurals have been used for a really long time to help ease the pain, I'm getting medication.
B: My vote is no medication.
R: Ok honey....then after we go with no medication for Ava's birth, we can go to Anna's barn, visit her horse, let him kick you in the nether-region, and you get no medication, we'll just use the relaxation and breathing techniques to get you through the pain.
B: I see your point.