Epidural. Yes or no?

Personally, I feel why not? If it's your first labour, I might take more than 10 hours to 20 hours for some. Save the energy for pushing later, instead of needing assisted delivery in the end. As for sore back, it's a hole punch into your back, considered a minor injury, but with good confinement, not carrying heavy stuffs including carrying baby from cot to you needs to be helped (during your confinement), your back SHOULD recover within 6 months.