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Medicated Birth Stories
Tyring to decide between a medicated or natural labor? Read these stories of other women who have tried an epidural or other pain meds during birth.
Clarisse's Story
This baby's birth sent her mother's carefully laid out plans out the window, but the end result was so worthwhile!
Courtney's Birth Story
Read about this mom's difficult labor--from kidney stones to a very painful induction.
Dylan's Birth Story
After this young mom delivers her son, she is soon back in the hospital undergoing gallbladder surgery!
Edward James' Birth Story
After 20 hours in labor, this mom-to-be was so exhausted that she agreed to anything just for it to be over. When the epidural started to work ... ... Read More
Ella's Birth Story
This mom reflects on the miracle of life when her baby is born the day after the 2001 World Trade Center tragedy in New York. ... Read More
Emilio's Birth Story
Difficulties during birth lead to Erbs Palsy for this baby.
Emily's Birth Story
This mom delivers her baby four hours after her official due date ended!
Erin's Story
Mom received her epidural at 4 cm., then became too numb to know if she was pushing!
Evie's Birth Story
This first time mom has a really positive birth experience.
Evie's Birth Story
Mom gets the best Mother's Day present ever with the birth of her daughter!
Gabriel's Birth Story
Mom puts a positive spin on her long (80 hour) labor & delivery.
Gabriela Hope's Birth Story
Mom goes into labor on her due date, is sent home for false labor but returns later and gives birth the next morning!
Garrett's Birth Story
An uneventful and enjoyable pregnancy results in a fairly quick first labor and the birth of a healthy baby boy!
Grant's Birth Story
A smooth pregnancy, but labor and delivery were a different story.
Haley's Birth Story
"Happydural" delivery story.