It was horrible for me!!! I was in labor for atleast 30 hours and ending up losing alot of blood, got dehyrdated. Had 2 epidorals, had to have my son sucked out by that suction thing ( forget whats it called). ending up with a second degree rip and needed alot of stitches. All I know is I pushed like CRAZY for a diet soda!! I couldnt drink until the baby was out and I was craving a diet coke so bad, the docs and nursing were saying Push for a soda, push for a soda! but in the end it was still amazing and well worth the pain and trouble.