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Having a baby is a big decision on its own, but you still have nine months of many other decisions before the baby comes. First you have to decide on a name, a doctor, nursery themes and one of the most important, a birthing method. Many mothers will have already decided on a birthing method long before they even get to the hospital. Some choose Lamaze, water delivery, epidurals, cesarean section and completely natural births. All of these are, in one way or another, "natural" except cesareans and epidurals.

Everything the mom does during pregnancy effects the baby, the birthing process is no different. When it comes to using an epidural, there is a long list of side effects for mom. Prolonged labor and rashes are some of the more mild side effects. More serious side effects range from seizures to spinal blockages. One of the more common side effects is loss of feeling. Many mothers think that this is the whole concept behind the epidural, but when a mom can't feel contractions, the baby needs to be extracted using forceps. The most common side effects are mild, such as headaches, numbness and bruising at the catheter site. One side effect epidural users don't want to hear however is this, 10% report inadequate pain relief according to Childbirthsolutions.com.

The fetus can also experience many of the same stresses as the mother from the epidural. Often the mother's blood pressure will drop causing the baby's heart rate to drop as well. If the baby's heart rate falls, often the doctors choose to have an emergency cesarean which requires more anesthesia, and can also cause even more stress to the newborn and mother. Any amount of stress that is put upon the fetus can result in problems when it is born.

Newborns are just as fragile as the fetus, if not more because now they are exposed and out of their protected shell. Epidurals can cause newborns to have what some refer to as "epidural fever" which requires antibiotics for both mother and baby. Sometime the baby is taken to isolation to make sure everything is in fact ok. Some newborns whose mothers used epidurals tend to have problems with irritability, however these effects are typically short term, but there is always the potential to have the effects be more lasting.

There is an upside to epidural use for many mothers. It helps relieve anxiety about childbirth keeping the mental state intact, not all muscles are affected making it easier for the mother to move around and get comfortable. This is important for the mother during long hours of labor. The biggest reason women choose an epidural is, minimal pain.

New moms should talk to their doctors about the best choice and additional options before making a final decision on child birth. Often the thought of risking health problems for the baby is a price too high for some mothers, others are willing to take the chance and go for the epidural. There is no right or wrong option however new mothers should be conscious of the effects of medications on newborns. Making an education decision is crucial for both child and mother, the birthing choice is the first big one to make as a mom.

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