How does an epidural work?
An epidural delivers continuous pain relief to the lower part of your body while allowing you to remain fully conscious. It decreases sensation but doesn't result in a total lack of feeling.
Medication is delivered through a catheter – a very thin, flexible, hollow tube – that's inserted into the epidural space just outside the membrane that surrounds your spinal cord and spinal fluid. An epidural is the most commonly used method of pain relief for labor in the United States.
When is the best time to get an epidural?
In the past, many practitioners wanted a woman to be in active labor before starting an epidural due to a concern that it might slow down her contractions. These days, most caregivers will allow you to start an epidural whenever you ask for it.
Studies have shown that starting an epidural in early labor (compared with later in labor) is not more likely to prolong labor or lead to a c-section or other interventions such as a forceps delivery. (However, as we note later, having an epidural at all does increase your risk of a vacuum extraction or forceps delivery.)
What are the advantages to having an epidural for pain relief during labor?
Dr. Anna - Netherlands
Medical Provider
Thank you so much for all the support, help and cooperation in the last few months. Thank you for all the care for our patients and for helping me doing my job over here in Jordan
HRH Prince Ghazi Bin Mohammed bin Talal
Jordan
It is my pleasure to register my pride and appreciation to the employees of this outstanding medical facility for the management, doctors, nurses and for what we have seen from the warm hospitality, honor and care of the great profession ... I wish you success and good luck in serving mankind in our beloved Jordan under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
Mike Williams - Louisiana
Patient
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Specialty Hospital. The care I received here was great and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Andera Reichlin - Switzerland
Ambassador
I would like to express the gratitude of the Swiss Embassy in Jordan for all what the Specialty Hospital, doctors, health and administrative personnel have done for the two injured patients.
Anamaria Trotingher - Romania
Patient
I like to thanks Dr. Basheer Abu Halalh and all the crew at Specialty Hospital , I was in the royal suites, the hospital is perfect and super cleanthe crew is helpful and well educated. I want to thank every one who helped me and made my stay there as perfect as possible
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismail
Former Sudanese Presidential Adviser, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
We have found great welcoming from the doctors and nurses at the hospital, their treatment was distinguished, thanks to the Specialty Hospital family for their great interest and we witness excellence in everything from medicine to equipment and treatment
Dr. Nabil Al–Sharif
Former Minister of Media & Communication in Jordan
Without exaggeration, I say that this medical institute provides great services around the clock to the citizens of Jordan, Arab patients and Jordan's visitors. The Specialty Hospital name in people's minds is connected to care and trust, which is a pride for our country and our medical institutes.
Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Dhafri - Sultanate of Oman
Diwan of the Royal Court - Sultanate of Oman
I was very pleased with my visit to this hospital and its services to the patients. I was very surprised by the modern medical equipment’s and departments that I see for the first time. The management and the medical staff made me very ashamed of the spaciousness and hospitality that we received.
Dr. Tabita Boutros - Sudan
Former Minister of Water and Dams - Sudan
I was very pleased to visit your hospital, and I came to receive medical care and general checkups. This is an opportunity to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me
HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal
Jordan
This distinguished institute makes us proud of the progress achieved by our dear country Jordan in the field of medicine, which is equivalent to that in the best countries of the world, this excellence and progress is from the wise management of Dr. Fawzi Al-Hammouri, whose efforts and the efforts of his colleagues at the Specialty Hospital which they deserve all the admiration and appreciation
Tukunobu kita - Japan
Kyushu University
We visited this hospital as field research on medical tourism. The doctors kindly introduced the facilities and explained to us everything. We learned that Specialty Hospital has well-trained staff and good equipment as well as sophisticated systems. It has strong appeal for overseas patients
Dr. Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your emergency department was fantastic. In 30 years of practicing medicine in the United States I have never been able to get X-rays, an ultrasound and an MRI done on one of my patients in less than 4 hours. Your hospital's efficiency and timeliness and exemplary and set the standard.Our patient went to the operating theater and had his injury successfully repaired. He is doing well thanks to the great care he received at Specialty Hospital.
Fatima Khaled Al Bashir - Sudan
The Wife and first cousin of Sudanese president
Thank you very much Specialty Hospital for the warm welcoming and the good treatment we found, and we noticed the good reputation of the hospital's staff from administrative to doctors and we ask God to bless them
Artom Neekono - USA
Medical Provider
To the men and women that make up the wonderful staff of Specialty Hospital, thank you for the care and professionalism that you have consistently provided to all that came through you doors. You have provided a piece of mind knowing that our patients will have the best care possible in what would be normally be a very difficult situation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussain
Jordan
I am pleased to express my deep appreciation and admiration for the level of achievements you have reached in the medical field for our dear country. wish you success and good luck under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
