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The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a loss of sensation and a loss of pain , by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves in or near the spinal cord. The epidural space is a part of the human spine. It is the space inside...
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im also planning to have an epidural but im afraid of the risk to...

there is hardly a risk to the baby. The baby might be sleepy but in good shape. You shouldn't be put through pain if is not necessary. You want to...

Asked by mybabytart - 20 months ago

How long does an epidural take to be effective?
Just a curiosity question! How long did it take for the epidural to kick in?...

About 25-30 minutes.

Asked by Baby on Board - 9 months ago

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