I started labor naturally but at 6cm I stopped
progressing so they popped my water, did the epidural, and gave me pitocin which made it way more
painful. Within an hour of them hooking me up with pitocin my daughter was born, only 14 minutes of pushing and a minor internal tear that needed a few stitches.
My recommendation, try to have your water popped first +if youre dilated a bit already) and give it a little bit before getting the pitocin.