# Should I Get an Epidural?

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Podcast: [Birth with Babylist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birth-with-babylist-7667946)
Published: 2026-02-19T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.babylist.com/podcast/episode-5-should-I-get-an-epidural
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## Resource

Epidurals. They're one of the most common—and loaded—topics in pregnancy. In this episode, we focus on what that decision actually looks like: debunking common myths, walking through what it feels like to get one and talking honestly with OB-GYNs about the pros and cons. But pain relief during labor isn’t one-size-fits-all. We also cover other options—IV meds, nitrous oxide and non-medicated comfort measures like movement and water—along with real stories about how those choices played out during labor. And no matter what you decide, just remember, you’re allowed to change your mind. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Jillian LoPiano, MD, and Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix).

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