Pain Management For Labor and Delivery


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Epidural Block

Epidurals are used for pain relief in laboring moms. A needle is placed in the lower back in the epidural space between the spinal cord and the outer membrane. The epidural numbs the pelvic area and most of the times the legs too. The medication can be given and stopped easily - to allow the laboring mom to push more effectively. Blood pressure has to be monitored and IV fluids given in conjunction with the epidural. It takes about 2 hours after the epidural has been removed to regain all feeling in the lower half of the body.

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