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My wife is in labor.these horrible contractions that cause her to have labored breathing and pain in her back? epidural?

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Dr. Foster Carr answered

Personal Decision: Your wife should personally decide if she want the epidural after consulting with her obstetrician.

Answered 4/4/2012

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A member asked:

My wife is in labor.these horrible contractions that cause her to have labored breathing and pain in her back? epidural?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Foster Carr answered

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