Here’s what you should know before getting an epidural – and why it might not provide full pain relief as expected ...

Q: I’m trying to decide whether or not to get an epidural. Can you give me the basics on how it works? A: Epidural medication is used to block the transmission of pain impulses so you can have a more ...

It’s no secret that delivering a baby can be painful, yet the decision about whether or not to use an epidural is a personal one for you and your family. An epidural is used to block nerve signals ...

Pain during childbirth can be excruciating for some women—and its harmful effects may reach beyond the delivery room. A small new study suggests that getting a pain-relieving epidural injection during ...

BOSTON - New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications. Maternal mortality is on the rise across all racial and ethnic groups, and a new study in the ...

The act of delivering a baby lives up to its name. Labor is hard, and painful, work. To make the experience more comfortable, women have a few options for pain relief, including epidurals and spinal ...

While epidurals are generally safe, they still carry a degree of risk and some side effects, including headache, soreness, and a decrease in blood pressure. In rare situations, they may also result in ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...

It took allegedly four days and three different hospitals in Florida before doctors were able to safely remove an epidural catheter that was reportedly stuck in an 18-year-old new mother’s back.