Epidural Analgesia during Birth: Advantages and Risks
What is an epidural birth? An epidural is an anesthetic procedure often used during childbirth to relieve the often very intense pain experienced by women. To do this, the doctor injects a drug close to the spinal cord, suppressing the transmission of signals from the nerves for a certain period of time. With the correct … Epidural Analgesia during Birth: Advantages and Risks