You don't get a medal for not using an epidural

@chellebellle

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The video taps into a common, often contentious, debate surrounding childbirth experiences, specifically the use of epidurals. By presenting a relatable and somewhat controversial opinion, it encourages engagement and discussion in the comments section.

Summary

The creator discusses the societal pressure and judgment surrounding epidural use during childbirth. She argues that women who choose not to use an epidural do not deserve special recognition and that those who do are not necessarily jealous, as the experience can be incredibly difficult.

Structure

1Introduction: No medal for not using an epidural
2Addressing jealousy claims
3Personal experience: Tapped out at 5cm
4The difficulty of unmedicated birth
5The ease of epidural birth
6Conclusion: Coolest women have unmedicated births

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You don't get a medal for not using an epidural

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I’m gonna try again with my next one #pregnancy #laboranddelivery #epidural #unmedicatedbirth #real

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You don't get a medal for not using an epidural I fear that women who say you don't get a medal for not using an epidural are just jealous because I tried to go unmedicated and I tapped out at 5 cm Like they should get a medal cause that is so hard. Like I felt nothing with the epidural. It was literally the easiest thing I've ever done. Between pregnancy, labour, and postpartum, I do labour over again because I had an epidural. So yeah. Women who have babies without an epidural are literally like the coolest women I know,