To piggy-back on what Flamesoholic and red sky said:
- If your wife is induced the epidural shouldn't be much of a discussion (imo). My wife was induced and we failed to understand exactly how bad it would be to go without. The doctor even tore a bit of a strip off the nurse who induced us for not explaining further. In the end it was our mistake to make, but a gentle reminder would have been cool.
- I'm shocked at how many people have problems breast-feeding. There are many nurses who will understand, and there are many who will basically try to make your wife cry if her body isn't reacting. It blew my mind how many have the attitude that not being able to breast feed is because you aren't trying hard enough. If you have to supplement with formula don't let a**holes get you down. Yes breast-feeding is better but don't let the boob nazis sink their teeth too far into you.
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