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where in the back do they put the epidural during labor?
at what level? L1,L2,L3,L4 or under the L5? or is it higher?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Around mid back in the spine, you have to be dialated 4 cm before they give it to you.
Source(s): My wifes labor....lol - Anonymous1 decade ago
My wife had a baby 3 weeks ago, the epidural is usually placed in the middle of the spine. Its a very long needle that is placed in the spinal column to help prevent pain. Sometimes they only work on 1 side and not the other. If you have another option I recommend you use it first. These wear off pretty fast and are very risky, the doctor doesn't want to tell you this because they make a ton of money to perform this procedure.
Source(s): personal experience, I construct medical websites www.chronicpain2010.com
