Breaking Myths about Epidurals: Everything You Need to Know

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Hey Mama, this episode is an educational training on key information and common questions about epidurals.

Trish covers when to get an epidural, its effects on labor, and debunks myths such as epidurals increasing the likelihood of a C-section or causing permanent back pain.

Other topics covered include epidural side effects, such as blood pressure drops and epidural shakes, and the importance of purposeful positioning after receiving an epidural.

Trish encourages everyone, whether or not you’re getting an epidural, to be prepared for laboring at home, to understand your pain management options, and know how to navigate epidural-related decisions.

Tune in for practical tips for getting an epidural and resources.

00:00 Introduction and Fearless Birth Experience

00:33 Uncommon Facts About Epidurals

01:27 When to Get an Epidural

05:52 Myths About Epidurals

10:09 Side Effects of Epidurals

13:09 Practical Tips and Conclusion

More from this episode:

Comment #EPIDURAL on any Labor Nurse Mama Instagram post or reel for your FREE Epidural Prep Kit.

Read the blog Birthing with an Epidural? Here’s What You Need to Know About Laboring Down

Resources:

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Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.