u/VeigarTheWhiteXD

Just a little rant

Felt pretty bad for a few cases recently where women was convinced by the midwives to not have epidural, then wanted it last minute when they're like 8-9cm dilated.
By the time epidural is sited they were all fully and pushing, gaining minimal benefits after being in pain for hours.
Seeing them all the day after, they all told me that they were convinced by midwives to carry on.

What do they even have to gain from not letting women have their pain relieves?

If I were them I'd be happy to have comfortable patients who are no longer screaming every 2 minutes...
Does it help to keep them awake during a night shift?