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Jeanice Barcelo | The Dark Agenda Behind The Hospital Birth Protocols
Epidural Risks, Fetal Pain Perception
Epidurals are criticized for tricking the mother's brain into stopping the production of natural opiates and beta endorphins. While the mother may feel no pain, the baby is reportedly subjected to more intense pain from Pitocin-driven contractions without the benefit of the mother's natural chemical buffers. This creates a disconnect where the mother is unaware of the baby's ongoing physical distress.
