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Learn the ABCs of L&D
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Epidural
An epidural, the most popular method of pain relief for laboring moms, is a regional anesthesia designed to block sensation in the lower half of the body. It involves a spinal injection through which a catheter is threaded. The needle is removed, while the catheter remains to deliver the drugs.
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