2006-10-24 18:49:59 · 6 answers · asked by Got Curves? 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The chances are extremely low. Though it has happened before and can be paralyzing. It is very very rare though. If you are worried about having one talk to your OBGYN and the anestheliologist who would be performing the epidural.
2006-10-24 18:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by Bonecrusher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slim to none unless you unexpectantly move when they are putting it in. I've had two children, two epidurals. They are trained to do this, the needle only goes in about an inch as it is, then it stays in your spine during labor, and delivery of the placenta. Than they roll you onto your side shortly after labor and take it right back out, within a few hours maybe even four or five, you'll have complete sensation back in your lower half or your body. Be prepared though, you literally cannot feel anything, including whether or not you are pushing. Me personally, I still managed just fine but it was weird having absolutely no awareness of my lower half.
2006-10-25 01:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by summer_00_butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty low, they're not putting a needle in your spinal cord, they're putting the needle in the spinal cavity, its a hollow space that contains the spinal cord. It's not a big thing, its the same as getting an IV in your arm or foot. They only use a needle about 3/4 to 1 inch long, the needle probably couldn't even reach the vertebra.
2006-10-25 02:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by LJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, they know what they doing so relax. Being scared and freaking out will be what get you hurt. OK? So, just think of something fun when it happen.
2006-10-25 02:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what I wondered. I don't trust anyone that close to my spinal cord, so I went with natural childbirth.
2006-10-25 01:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by p2of9 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty low. They have done it before.
2006-10-25 01:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋