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‘I was curious to see if I could bear labour pain without medication’, says first-time mother

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Some mothers are choosing to forgo an epidural, trusting their bodies and drawing strength from personal beliefs.

Mr Qaiser Tia (left) calls his wife, Madam Andrea Seet, a legend for giving birth without an epidural by choice, while Ms Hannah Loke (centre right) did not take pain relief medication when she was delivering her daughter Abigail.

PHOTOS: ONG WEE JIN, CHONG JUN LIANG

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SINGAPORE – When it comes to childbirth, many women opt for pain relief, with epidural being a common choice.

However, some are choosing to forgo this medical intervention, trusting their bodies and drawing strength from personal beliefs.

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