Epidurals are a form of regional anesthesia that provide continuous pain relief to the entire body below the belly button (including the vaginal walls) throughout labor and delivery. With an epidural, a woman is comfortable and still fully awake.
I'm quite miserable on making such a decision as I've heard many of horrified stories from both. Both parents of mine and my hubby are not convenient to take care. I do not trust on maid so there are only 2 in my mind, either nursery centre or nanny.