Yeh it numbs the area around where they put in the spinal tap. Like if you were to ahve stitches or something.

WOw Melinda thanks for reporting back! I can't believe you went into labour! You reckon it was from nervousness?!?! I have a date for my c/s now and am getting nervous! ITs on the 25th oct, hope I make it that far. I guess then you actually classify your c/s as another emergency one as you went into labour!LOL! Glad to hear your recovery is better. I also laboured along time with Gemma (21hours, c/s done after 23hrs) so I'm looking forward to not hurting absolutely everywhere this time!!