A member asked:

In 2003, i had an epidural while i gave birth; the baby later died of aseptic meningitis. should i be concerned about epidurals possibly causing this?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

So sorry for : Your loss. No, you should not be concerned. It is extremely unlikely that your epidural caused this tragedy. Epidurals are placed using a sterile technique. Meningitis in the recipient of an epidural is a rare complication.

Answered 11/22/2014

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