Whether you decide to get an epidural or other medical pain managment option is purely personal.  And it's important to to make sure that the decision you are making is based on benefits, risks and your instincts.  Having good information on what options are available, how they are done, what the risks and benefits are to both you and baby as well knowing how they will affect your labour is important.  
 
This booklet discusses all that as well as some tips and techniques for labouring with an epidural and video links to more information.