After reading the recent Anesthesiology article re: Epidurals, I = recalled reading (Please correct me as needed) a statement by the American Academy of Pediatricians to the effect that = the AAP deems NO medication or drug to be free of risks to the unborn = child. Perhaps this would be a good fact to relay to expectant parents = BEFORE they make their choices during childbirth........ D.Ferrell,BSN,IBCLC Indiana