Patient's question:
I just had my baby yesterday evening. While I was in labor, because it was truly too painful, I couldn't bear it and got an epidural. The baby was born naturally. I want to understand a few things: does getting an epidural during a natural birth affect the baby? The help I need: does getting an epidural during a natural birth affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
If this is the issue, you can first not worry about it. Generally speaking, getting an anesthetic injection in this situation doesn't interfere with the fetus. If there are any abnormalities, the doctor will communicate with you. Generally, painless labor or cesarean delivery is often mistakenly thought to be caused by the pain from anesthesia. In fact, most people's bodies instinctively push forward to support the growth of the fetus. For the baby after delivery, some people naturally relieve themselves, while others still maintain their current posture and pain.