What is an epidural?
Each woman experiences childbirth differently. In this influence the degree of pain tolerance, the size and position of the child, the strength of uterine contractions or the experience of previous deliveries. Therefore, there should be a personalized evaluation when using different methods to relieve pain.
What is it?
It basically involves inserting a needle into the epidural space between two vertebrae in the lumbar region in the lower back. Prior to the introduction of the needle will have disinfected the area of skin and filters for a small amount of local anesthetic for the puncture is not painful.
Once located the tip of the needle in the right place in the epidural space, is inserted through it into a very thin tube called a catheter. Remove needle and through the catheter through which local anesthetic is injected to block the conduction of pain impulses traveling through nerve roots.
Fortunately, analgesic substances available that allow almost selective blockade of nerve fibers that carry pain sensation, affecting little tactile sensitivity and fibers that carry the commands for muscle tone and mobility.
Once the anesthetic has taken effect, shows a degree of numbness or heaviness in the stomach and part of the thighs. It will be noticed significant relief of pain of the contractions, but now may feel a sensation of pressure, being much more distant and tolerable. This state of sensitivity can be variable and controlled by the anesthesiologist.
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