[ozmidwifery] Epidural side effects

[Mary Murphy]

I have  been hearing disturbing stories about recent poor outcomes of epidurals in the Perth & suburban hospitals.  I think that it is very easy for us to get too blaise about the safety of epidurals and mislead women.  We don't do this on purpose, but by using "minifisms" and  down playing the risks, we inadvertantly fail to warn of the side effects.  Also when women are discharged home, it is "out of sight & out of mind".  we don't see the on-going effect it has on her daily life and her relationship with her baby and other family members.  . MM