Hi Kim, Great subject for research ! Here on Long Island (NY) where virtually everyone has an epidural, the most common problem I have seen in the past five years is latch on difficulty. I would love some data on whether the two are connected. (When I was an LLL Leader back in 1979 through the 80's, and further back when I was a Breastfeeding Counselor with NMAA in Australia, the common problem was sore nipples and latch on difficulty was unusual). Please keep us informed ! Beverley Rae, MSW CSW IBCLC Manhasset, NY