Epidurals 101: Get Informed About Epidurals for Birth

Mommy Labor Nurse

Liesel Teen

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

When it comes to talking about birth, epidurals are often a part of the conversation in one way or another. And I’d guess that most of you already know that epidural placement eliminates labor pain.

But beyond that? Well, a lot of people don’t actually know that much!

I often get questions about how epidurals are placed, how big an epidural needle is, if getting an epidural hurts, and lots more! So in this episode I unpack these epidural placement FAQs that frequently show up in my DMs. Additionally, you’ll get a bit of deep dive into WALKING epidurals.

Walking epidurals are very similar to a traditional epidural, but they allow for greater feeling and movement in the lower half of the body.

This makes them very appealing to mamas that want a sort of “hybrid” birth experience. One where the edge is taken off the pain, but not so much that they can’t move or feel the sensations of labor and delivery.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Before we get into this week's episode, I have another show that I want to share with you guys the baby-led
0:05.8	Weaning made-easy podcast hosted by my friend Katie Ferraro is a total must-listen for expecting and new mamas alike
0:14.9	I personally remember feeling so overwhelmed when it came to navigating solids with both of my boys
0:21.0	But with Ryland, I had Katie to guide me through the baby-led Weaning approach and I loved it
0:27.3	Katie is a registered dietitian who specializes in baby-led Weaning and she's a mom of seven
0:34.2	Yeah, so you know she gets it she actually was on this show and shared her birth story of her quadruplets
0:41.8	Yes, she has quadruplets
0:44.2	back on episode 83
0:46.9	Katie's podcast is an absolute treasure trove of information related to baby-led Weaning
0:52.5	Where babies learn to feed themselves the safe age-appropriate foods you offer them
0:57.8	Just like on this show Katie features expert guests for interesting interviews related to feeding your baby
1:03.8	And does solo informational style episodes as well
1:07.5	She just recently put out an episode all about responsive bottle feeding
1:12.1	Which is full of great info that you can implement right from the start if you're currently expecting
1:18.2	To listen to our show simply search baby-led Weaning wherever you listen to podcasts or go to BLWpodcast.com
1:34.8	You're listening to the Mommy Labour Nurse podcast where you'll gain the tools, knowledge and confidence
1:40.4	You need to erase the unknowns
1:42.6	Feeling control and have an even better birth and no matter how you deliver
1:47.3	My name is lesal teen mom of two practicing labor and delivery nurse and your host
1:53.3	From over eight years and counting of working at the bedside
1:57.0	I know that knowledge is the key to an even better birth
2:01.4	So tune in each week to learn about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum from me a labor and delivery nurse that's seen it all
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