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The Truth About Epidural Side Effects
By Josh Axe, www.DrAxe.com

The purpose of writing this article is to give light to some unknown facts about epidural side effects and also to give some natural alternatives for pain relief during labor.

While not everyone experiences epidural side effects, it’s good to be aware of possible complications, and this articles presents the medical studies so you can know what the research really says.

What Is an Epidural?

Epidural complications are not unheard of, and serious epidural side effects are possible. (ChaNaWiT/Shutterstock)

An epidural is a local anesthetic that is injected into a pocket near the spinal cord, called the lumbar epidural space. The process starts with the insertion of a small tube that delivers drugs near the nerves that are responsible for the pain during labor. The procedure takes 5–10 minutes, and pain relief often begins within 15 minutes.

Long, detailed article continues:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-truth-about-epidural-side-effects_2114447.html

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