Is “you don’t get a medal for declining epidural” rude?

Just a rant…but every now and then people ask me what my plans are for pain management. I tell them that I’m not planning on getting an epidural unless labor meets certain criteria (like going on too long). Some people say “well, you know no one gets a medal for suffering/being in pain/not getting an epidural.” And it takes me aback because the implication is that I’m making a big medical decision because I want recognition? Like what? I’m a preschooler waiting for people to give me a gold star? Tf? Isn’t that rude?? 😅 With pregnancy, I’ve noticed that people can’t stand that you would make a different decision and take it way too personally.