Henrietta is considering using epidural analgesia during labor. You can tell her that newborns exposed to epidural analgesia tend to

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Newborns exposed to epidural analgesia have been shown to be more irritable when awake, likely due to the medication crossing the placenta and affecting the baby's nervous system. There is no evidence to suggest that epidural analgesia would cause hyperactivity, difficulty sleeping, or increased sucking during feeding.

Henrietta Is Considering Using Epidural Analgesia During Labor