Doula

Answer: C - An epidural can cause low blood pressure, which is one reason IV fluids are given continuously with the epidural infusion. Epidural anesthesia has been linked to longer labor, an increased incidence of assisted delivery, and an increased risk of Caesarean birth. Effects on the mother include incomplete coverage and occasional breakthrough pain, itching, and fever. Each of these can lead to additional interventions for not only the laboring woman, but also for the baby after birth.