Epidural Anesthesia – After Delivery

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The nerves that carry pain from your uterus should begin to numb within a few minutes after the initial dose. You’ll probably feel the full effect after 10 to 20 minutes. That’s when we come back and check on you, make sure that everything is working. Depending on the type of epidural and dosage administered, you may be asked to stay in your bed and not be allowed to get up and move around until your baby is born.