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🚪 Where to stand when the epidural goes in
Staff should direct support during epidural placement.
What to do while you're in the hallway
1. What to prepare
Ask where to sit or stand; do not touch sterile equipment. Help the patient follow positioning instructions only if invited.
2. What to check
Tell staff if you feel faint and sit down. Respect the patient’s choice and leave space for monitoring and urgent care.
3. In Ireland
Register with a GP for the HSE Maternity and Infant Care Scheme and confirm your maternity-unit contact and postnatal follow-up. Public health nurses support infant care; do not assume every private service is covered.
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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112 or 999.