Lin, in labor with her first child, is in a great deal of pain and has been experiencing strong contractions for nearly 12 hours with little progress toward birth. Although Lin was hoping for a natural birth, her doctor has urged her to use an epidural. Which of the following problems occurs most often following an epidural?

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The most common problem associated with epidurals is that it can slow down the labor process, potentially leading to the need for interventions like Pitocin or even a C-section. The other choices are incorrect as there is no evidence to support them.

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