you will have an IV (intravenous) drip in your hand to give you extra fluids.an epidural can take away the sensation to pass urine so you will need a urinary catheter (a thin tube) to drain your urine.the epidural needle is not left in the back - just a thin tube (called an epidural catheter) remains to deliver the epidural medications.Īn epidural causes muscle weakness in the legs, so women who have had an epidural in labour are confined to bed.it is very important that you keep still while the epidural is inserted, to avoid any damage to the nerves in your spine.you will feel a pushing sensation in your back while the epidural is inserted.local anaesthetic will be injected into your back first – this may cause a stinging sensation for a few seconds.
#Epidural side effects after birth skin#
cold antiseptic solution will be painted onto your lower back to clean the skin.to place the epidural, you will be asked to either sit up or lie on your side.Queensland Government – Epidural pain relief for your labourĮpidural is a local anaesthetic, which is injected into your back (not the spinal cord).Īn anaesthetist will put the epidural in.if your blood pressure is high, an epidural might be recommended by your doctor.in a long labour, an epidural can allow you to sleep during the active stage of labour, saving energy in preparation for pushing in second stage of labour.epidurals can be effective for hours and can be increased in strength if you need to have an emergency caesarean birth.epidurals take away the pain of contractions.
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