Difference between spinal block and epidural ? Did the spinal make one feel like they couldn't…

The only difference is the spinal is a single shot, while an epidural is a catheter that offers continuous anesthetic

I don’t know the difference. I had the single shot spinal when I had my csection and I felt like I couldn’t breathe but they also gave me to much and I was numb higher then I should of been. The women kept telling me you can have a heavy feeling in your chest though she said it wasn’t from me being numb to high but I have only had one so I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♀️🤔

@squishymommy1 oh okay tha k you 😊

@michellemybell09 i had tge epidural the first time wasnt a planned c section this time is so i have to do the spinal i asked for a oxygen mask just to prevent that feeling

When I asked what the difference was when I was getting my second c-section, my nurse told me a spinal block goes a little deeper in the spine than the epidural does. With the spinal once it’s inserted you can feel your legs instantly get warm and go numb. I personally thought the spinal didn’t hurt as much as the epidural did.

@kristenmarie thats great to know i feel a little more at ease