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What is a labor epidural?

April 26, 2017epidural labor

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What is a labor epidural?

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It is a local anesthetic delivered through a small catheter placed in the small of the back near the spinal canal. It is generally considered one of the most effective methods for patients wishing for significant pain relief but wanting to be awake and able to participate in the birth.