What is spinal anesthesia?

Spinal Block: A form of anesthesia where medication is administered into the spinal fluid to lessen labor pain or provide anesthesia for a Cesarean delivery.

Epidural Block: Sometimes just referred to as "an epidural." A form of anesthesia where medication is administered through a catheter placed in the patient's back that lessens labor pain (analgesic) or provides pain relief for a Cesarean delivery (anesthetic).