Other rare risks include infection, bleeding, and nerve damage near where the injection is given. If the drug is accidentally injected into the bloodstream, this can cause breathing to slow or stop, seizures, or even death.
However, Camann says, "most anesthesiologists will go through a whole career and never see a case of these rare complications. Reality : According to Wong, less than 5 percent of women have unrelieved labor pain after receiving an epidural. This can be caused by the baby's position , but sometimes the anesthesiologist simply needs to give more medication. Occasionally, the pain is relieved on only one side of the body, either because the catheter is mispositioned or dislodged or because the mother stays in the same position for too long; this problem is easily remedied.
An increasingly popular option is patient-controlled epidural analgesia PCEA ; the laboring woman can control the amount of pain relief she gets, but overdosing is extremely unlikely. Reality: Epidurals are not instantaneous.
They're far more complicated than getting a shot in the butt. From the moment you ask for one to the moment you get relief, you might have to wait anywhere from a half-hour to an hour or far longer. The pre-epidural preparations include lab work, getting an IV, having at least a full liter of fluid infused, a consultation with the anesthetist, getting up to pee, signing paperwork and more.
When all that is done, you can get your epidural—but what if the anesthetist is busy putting in another woman's epidural? What if he's needed in the operating room and the stand-by anesthetist has to come to the hospital from home?
What if you're only a little bit dilated and in minor pain and another mother is speeding through labor and in serious pain? She goes first, even if you put in your request before she did. While every effort will be made to ensure you get your epidural ASAP, don't expect it to be an instant deal. It takes time, and this is one area where you don't want your doc to take shortcuts. By Samantha Phillips May 10, Basically, if you're worried about the pain involved in getting an epidural, don't be.
Even if you did feel the needle, the discomfort would still pale in comparison with full-blown labor. Bos, E. This article was originally published on Feb. Updated: March 23, Originally Published: Feb. Can You Feel The Epidural? November See All Trying Birth After. Raising Kids. However, serious complications from an epidural, including paralysis, are extremely rare. Why have I not done this before? No matter the decision, our goal is to give the mother and family the best delivery experience they can have.
Our patients are provided with many options for a safe birthing experience and we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your doctor can also direct you to appropriate birthing classes and additional information.
Skip to content Due to CoVid19, Telemedicine appointments are now available. Learn more. What is an epidural? However, there are some side effects that mothers may experience: Low blood pressure Cold chills or shivering A headache Nausea When can you get an epidural? Do epidurals hurt? Can you feel contractions with an epidural? Can epidurals cause permanent back pain or paralysis?
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