Is this a bad idea?

[cyncyn1123]

Ftm.... I was wondering if when the day that I start haveing contraction and am in labor... I have a Jacuzzi tub in my bathroom Would it be a bad idea to lay in the bath with hot water and start the Jacuzzi to ease the pain ... Then go to the hosp. Afterwards when I feel its about to be time... My plan is to get there and be to far along for a epidural... Or am I crazy?

[simmons9211]

some hospitals even have jacuzzi tubs. you just have to request a room that has one. my hospital does. might be a safer option if you want to be in the tub.

[yourstruly21]

Have yu considered just having a water birth?

[Clysta]

Bath water should never be hotter than 100 F. You can just refuse an epidural, and make your wishes known to the doctors. If they know its what you want (and your family) they'll make sure you don't get one.