The walking epidural uses a lower dose of the drugs used in a classic epidural to promote mobility during labor. Learn more ...

An epidural is an anesthetic delivered through a catheter (small tube) into a potential space outside the spinal cord called the epidural space. Using this catheter, we are able to infuse a solution ...

There are a lot of reasons this pain-management procedure is used by two-thirds of laboring moms. Here’s how an epidural works and how to decide if it’s right for you.

With advancements in medical treatments around the world, childbirth no longer has to mean enduring overwhelming pain, thanks to epidural analgesia. An epidural is a form of pain relief that ...

Subsequently, he referred me to a pain management doctor, where I understand that treatment is likely to be an epidural injection into the lower back near the spine. I am concerned about the risks and ...

An epidural steroid injection treats pain caused by pressure on a spinal nerve. Herniated (leaking) or bulging discs can irritate nerves by pressing on them. Pain might start in your back and spread ...

This is a feasibility study to test the use of epidural stimulation to restore volitional function previously lost due to spinal cord injury. Previous studies conducted in animal models, performed ...

Patients often have no recollection of undergoing a spinal or epidural. Once sedated, your anesthesiologist will either sit you upright or place you on your side for the anesthetic. He or she will ...

Objectives To explore allophone immigrant women’s knowledge and perceptions of epidural analgesia for labour pain, in order to identify their information needs prior to the procedure. Design We ...