Ever wondered how an epidural is placed? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown so you know what to expect. 🎥: valeriagallego0328 (TT) #doctor #anesthesia #obgyn #laboranddelivery #pregnancy | John W. Patton, III, MD, MBA

Wondering what it actually feels like to get an epidural? I talk about the importance of staying still during the needle part – but that’s honestly just a very small section of the whole procedure! Most of the time is spent prepping and cleaning. For me, the actual needle felt more like someone poking my back with a dull pen, not sharp or super painful. Most people just feel some pressure as they find the right spot, and you might feel a little zing in your leg as the tube goes in. Anesthesia us