On the news program this A.M., March issue of Pediatrics has study showing 14% incidence of fever in epidural group, 1% in control group. We've seen these fevers with epidurals, now the public knows. Nothing was said about the potential interference with bf, but the risks involved with unnecessary abx and increased medical costs were discussed. Becket Miller,LLLL,BSN,IBCLC Boca Raton, FL