Labor Epidurals: Myths, Misconceptions and Medications!

The Hurt By The Female Pain Docs by Dr. Meera Kirpekar and Dr. Alopi Patel

Episode notes

In this episode Dr. K and Dr. P discuss the historical context of labor epidurals as well as the myths surrounding the safe use of labor epidurals. They touch upon the benefits and side effects of epidurals to educate mothers and empower them to make the right decision for them. Edit: Please note that the risk of paralysis stated in the episode was 0.00125% but is likely much lower with rates estimated to be as low as 0.0003% in the obstetric population.

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