What is epidural anesthesia?
Epidural anesthesia is an injection of pain medication that is injected into the space between the vertebrae and the dura mater of the spinal cord in the lumbar region. Under its action, the sensitivity of the entire lower body decreases for a while, while contractions and cervical dilation are normal, the expectant mother is fully conscious.
Advantages of epidural anesthesia
- safe for the expectant mother and child;
- helps to relax;
- improves the contractility of the uterus;
- does not affect labor pains during labor pains; The anesthetic does not enter the child's bloodstream.
Disadvantages of epidural anesthesia
- headaches, chills, back pain, and low blood pressure may occur after childbirth;
- epidural anesthesia should not be performed with hypotension, hypersensitivity to anesthetics, obesity, pustular skin lesions and severe spinal injuries; Epidural anesthesia should only be performed by a highly qualified specialist, the slightest mistake can lead to loss of sensitivity and other complications.
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