[ozmidwifery] Epidural

[Diane Gardner]

Hi all   I have a client, 42 y.o first time mum who is expecting twins. Her ob/gyn has told her that he would like her to have and epidural anyway to prepare her in case they have any trouble with the second twin being born. When she asked the midwife at her antenatal class if they can just insert the needle without giving her the actual medication she was told that it was either give it or not prepare her for the epidural at all, no half way.   In your opinions is this correct or can they do all the prep and then administer the drug if complications occur?   thanks in advance Diane