its to ease the pain of contractions but when i got mine & hit 10cm they started pulling away the medication because they said they wanted me to feel something when i push instead of being numb
Yes it helps but you will still feel mild pressure which won't bother you compared to the strong contractions
The epidural takes away pain of contractions, but you still feel pressure. And to me, the pressure did get a little painful, and by the time I started pushing it was a little worn off. So it does help to a point.
its just used to numb below the waist once you go into labor.they give u medication for pain if u choose to
I had it with 2 c sections! so yes it takes away pain, but you still feel pressure! and that pressure is crazy