Epidurals: Pros, cons and considerations when planning your birth

Want to know if having an epidural is right for your birth plan? What is the process? How does having an epidural affect your labour and birth?Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is back for Season 7 and we welcome back Obstetrician Dr Peter Jurcevic to explain what an epidural is and what the risks and benefits of choosing an epidural to help with pain during labour are.We discuss:What an epidural isHow an epidural worksWhat percentage of women have an epidural during birthThe epidural process of how an epidural is administered and monitored, step-by-stepWhen is the latest you can ask for an epidural in the birth process and when is it too lateWhat are the pros and cons of having an epidural The side effects or possible complications of having an epiduralHow likely side effects and complications are to occurThe effect an epidural has on labourMedical reasons why someone may not be able to have an epiduralTop tips from Dr Peter about preparing for an epiduralParents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space