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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you elaborate what kind of issues with the epidural?[/quote]

I'm not PP, but I can answer your question in broad terms...
 
Maternal Risks
    Hypotension (Drop in blood pressure) (indication for c-section if not managed)
    Urinary Retention and Postpartum Bladder Dysfunction
    Uncontrollable Shivering
    Itching of the face, neck and throat
    Nausea and Vomiting
    Postpartum Backache
    Maternal Fever (indication for c-section if not managed)
    Spinal Headache
    Uneven, incomplete or nonexistent pain relief
    Feelings of Emotional detachment
    Postpartum feelings of regret or loss of autonomy
    Inability to move about freely on your own
    Loss of perineal sensation and sexual function
Very Serious and rare risks include: Convulsions, Respiratory paralysis, Cardiac arrest, Allergic shock, Nerve injury, Epidural abscess, and Maternal death

Labor Side Effects
    Prolonged First Stage of Labor
    Increase of malpresentation of baby's head
    Increased need for Pitocin augmentation
    Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
    Decrease in the ability to push effectively
    Increased liklihood of forceps or vacuum extraction delivery
    Increased likelihood of needing an episiotomy
    Increase in cesarean section

Baby Side Effects
    Fetal distress; abnormal fetal heart rate
    Drowsiness at birth; poor sucking reflex
    Poor muscle strength and tone in the first hours[/quote]

I didn't ask the question but holy cow!!!! [/quote]

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