Elizabeth on Instagram: "One of my favorite conversation with my patients starts with me asking, “hey did you feel that contraction?” And they respond, “what contraction?” 🥹🥹🥹 But something to keep in mind: be prepared that it could be 30-60 minutes after you request an epidural that you get full relief from contractions. To get an epidural you need: ✅An IV ✅Lab work ✅A fluid bolus to help open up the epidural space and protect your blood pressure ✅Basic admission questions answered ✅Fetal he