Capitol Anesthesiology Association - Services

Will the epidural affect the baby?

How soon will it work?

Can it cause me to have back pain?

What are the risks of having an epidural?

Does it hurt while you're putting it in?

Will it increase my chances of needing a C-Section?

Most women in labor develop significant pain with their contractions, especially during the delivery of their first child. In our practice here at CAA, the majority of laboring mothers request epidural anesthesia for control of labor pain. Often asked questions regarding epidural anesthesia for labor include: