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Do you know if there are postpartum effects of a epidural?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Rare: Pain in the epidural site Weakness in legs Headache Bruising at the site. These are rarely seen the majority of the time the effects are minima

Answered 6/21/2014

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