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Labor & deliverySpinal anesthesiaSpinal anesthesia involves a one-time injection into the spinal column to numb the lower body region. This procedure is not preferred in vaginal births because it interferes with the ability to push. It is more commonly used during Cesarean sections. As with the epidural, spinal anesthesia blocks nerve impulses, which may cause a drop in your blood pressure and may decrease the fetal heart rate. Continuous monitoring of baby and mother are observed as a precaution.
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