Lin, in Labor with Her First Child, Is in a Great

question 13

Multiple Choice

Lin, in labor with her first child, is in a great deal of pain and has been experiencing strong contractions for nearly 12 hours with little progress toward birth. Although Lin was hoping for a natural birth, her doctor has urged her to use an epidural. Which of the following problems occurs most often following an epidural?

• A) Newborns are at high risk for birth complications like cerebral palsy.
• B) An epidural slows down the labor process.
• C) An epidural speeds up the labor process.
• D) The mother loses consciousness prior to delivery.

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