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Epidural delivery
I am 8th months pregnant...I would like to go for epidural delivery but I had my X ray before for my bone related issue which states sacralisation of L5 vertebra with mild lumbar spondylosis. Is it safe to have epidural in this case?
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
U need anaesthetist opinion and orthopaedic consultation
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Dr. Prathamesh Jain
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It is better to be avoided
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