Advantages And Disadvantages Of Epidurals

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Epidural medication has become a popular and effective is used to block the transmission of pain impulses so you can have a more comfortable labour. Epidurals are very effective and can almost always relieve pain better than any other pain relief medications. There are few side effects of epidural, common side effects of epidurals include a drop in blood pressure, numbness or tingling in the legs and fever. Epidurals have no known long-term disadvantages. One difference though is that birth takes a bit longer on average in women who have epidurals. Hope this information might help you to certain

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