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Is a spinal Injection for a C-section painful?

I am a 29 year old female and I will have a C-section. Is a spinal Injection for a C-section painful?

3 Answers

It is as painful as needle but most of people get numbing before actual spinal but nothing compared to labor pain.
No
Before administration of spinal anesthesia, local anesthesia is injected in the site to reduce the discomfort. With your cooperation, it will be nice and easy.