Epidural
Photo taken on August 20, 2006 at 13:25:12 - (Clicking on the photo will show the next photo)
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Hitomi didn't have the option of an epidural when Karuna was born, but
decided to have one this time (an epidural anesthesia is applied to the
lower back which can greatly reduce the pain of contractions and giving
birth). You can see the IV drip behind Hitomi which is part of the process.