Continuous Epidural technique can be extended for use during a C-Section. Sometimes, however, it may be more appropriate for you to have a general anesthetic or a separate Spinal anesthetic. Our anesthesiologist will discuss the available options if the need arises. When you drive a car, you know there is always a possibility of mechanical difficulties or an accident, but most of the time you reach your destination safely. The same is true with analgesia and anesthesia for labor and delivery.
Narcotics can have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, or slowed breathing.
These side effects can be more prominent when narcotics are administered for Epidural or Spinal analgesia. The doses chosen for you will be made to provide you with as much pain relief as is feasible while minimizing the side effects. Other medications can be used to relieve some of the side effects if they become troublesome. Local anesthetics given in Epidural or Spinal analgesia frequently will decrease your blood pressure. Normally, you may not notice this change in blood pressure or you will experience mild nausea.