See my 2001 paper on maximizing the benefits and reducing the risks of epidural anesthesia.  Let's have a great epidural! 

Janelle Durham and Penny Simkin have both written papers and presentations on epidurals of significantly better quality than mine.

Please see Janelle's paper on the Side Effects of Epidurals:  Research Data.

Please see Penny's presentation on Supporting the Woman with an Epidural.