Find out what you need to know about epidural anesthesia. Learn how it works, whether it is safe for you, and when you should have it during labor.

Diya Krishna’s viral childbirth vlog featuring epidural use stirs online debate. Experts urge caution, stressing medical ...

In some instances, he pushed the epidural needle or the catheter that fits through it too far, which resulted in the anesthesia mixing with cerebrospinal fluid rather than remaining in a separate ...

A nationwide epidural shortage in Canada is panicking expecting parents, forcing them to consider other pain management options and adding to the anxiety of ...

But it has other uses, too. It’s a catheter that is inserted into your “epidural space,” using a needle, which is right outside of the membrane that protects your spinal cord.

What are some potential risks, side effects, and long-term complications of an epidural? Read on to learn more about this pain-relief method, including how a doctor performs an epidural.

An epidural delivers pain medications through a small tube in your back. This is generally safe, but side effects like low blood pressure and nausea may occur.

This study simulated the insertion of epidural catheters in cadaveric specimens to explore the anatomical reasons for epidural catheterization failure.

Amid a global shortage of epidural catheters, Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health-care authority says it's developing a plan to reduce the impact on patients about to undergo surgery. In a ...

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