03/22/2026
Did you know that having an epidural doubles a woman’s chance of having a caesarean section as a result of dystocia?
There are also potential effects that epidurals have on the baby. Dr. Sarah Buckley writes, “Although findings are not consistent, possible problems, such as rapid breathing in the first few hours and vulnerability to low blood sugar, suggest that these drugs have measurable effects on the newborn baby.”
Learn more about the research on epidurals in her full article. Keep reading here: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/pregnancy-birth/epidurals.html?preview_id=23457&preview_nonce=2a9798d67d&_thumbnail_id=31398&preview=true
