When your cervix is completely dilated and it is time to push, you will have energy in reserve. Your anesthesiologist takes special precautions to prevent complications. You will receive intravenous fluids and your blood pressure will be carefully monitored and treated to prevent this from happening. Mild itching during labor. If itching becomes bothersome, your anesthesiologist can treat it with medication.
Most women find the itching to be quite mild.
Drinking fluids and taking pain tablets can help relieve headaches after regional anesthesia. If the headache persists, tell your anesthesiologist and additional medication can be ordered for you. Local anesthetic reaction. While local anesthetic reactions are rare, they can be serious. Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist if you become dizzy or develop ringing in your ears so that he or she can quickly treat the problem.