Does it hurt to get an epidural?
• Local and regional anaesthetic techniques involve using a syringe and needle to inject drugs in the correct area. Most women report that yes, it does hurt to get the epidural put in and it hurts afterwards as it heals as well. The site of the injection will be swollen and bruised after the birth. During the operation, patients may still be able to feel touch and pressure or occasionally tugging. But patients should not feel pain during the child birth or in the case of a c-section, the operation.
