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Is a spinal block for a c-section more painful then a epidural?
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In good hands: In the hands of a good anesthesiologist, they are very similar and one will not be any worse than the other. If you know you are having a c-section ahead of time, ask to talk to the anesthesiologist about your options and risk/benefit of different options before the scheduled surgery.
Answered 6/28/2013
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