Ive had both spinal block and Epidural.

I got to choose with my elective c/s and went with the spinal block.

The reason for this is the anethetist explained a lot less drugs are used in a spinal block than the epidural. Is this the same as a spinal tap? im not sure if its the same thing.

I had the epidural with my first birth, for about nearly 24 hours and I didnt like the side effects of it, the shaking etc. I recovered a lot better from the spinal block and will be having the spinal block again this time.

Remember every birth is different. im so sorry to hear about your friends wife