from experience does getting the epidural hurt?
No.. They numb you before they put the needle in but you're so zoned trying to get through contractions you don't even notice
it feels like a pinch. you shouldn't mind it once you feel the contractions lol. all I know is I did exactly what he said and it took a minute and a few minutes later I was pain free!
I had it twice and honestly can't remember if it hurts. You're so focused on not feeling the contractions that I really don't think you'll really pay attention.
It hurt me especially when he injected the needle in, it felt like a stabbing pain and then I got an electric shock all down my right leg.