Thankfully, epidurals are safe and don't cause back trouble or other complications. (Phew!)
When you find out how anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists provide pain relief to moms in labor, using epidurals may seem scary. Yet these are considered a very safe way for moms to manage the pain of contractions. Most moms feel a little pain at the time of insertion, and may notice it for few days after delivery.
Just like Goldilocks and the 3 bears, the key with epidurals are these: It shouldn't be given too early because it might slow things down, and it shouldn’t be used too late because the baby will be born shortly. Epidurals are 'just right' when used as a mom is in active labor: Regular, strong contractions, and her cervix is dilated to at least 2-3 centimeters.
Can an epidural cause back trouble or other complications? 
