Epidural analgesia enters the mother’s bloodstream and reaches the fetus through the umbilical cord and doesnt have any strong impact on the baby’s health. However, it might prevent the baby from attaining the best position, leading to assisted vaginal delivery. According to a study, 10 out of 100 women need an instrumental delivery without having an epidural and 14 out of 100 women need it with an epidural (7).