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Mom Has Epidural During Birth, What Happens Next Leaves Her Traumatized

Mom Has Epidural During Birth, What Happens Next Leaves Her Traumatized

Summary

Carolina Moreno from Canada planned a natural birth for her third child but took an epidural to relieve pain. She fell asleep during labor and unknowingly gave birth while asleep; nurses found her baby quietly lying on the bed and confirmed he was healthy.

Key Facts

  • Moreno was 40 weeks pregnant and in labor in April 2026.
  • She used a patient-controlled epidural to manage pain and was also on laughing gas.
  • Despite taking medication, she was in pain and eventually fell asleep during delivery.
  • Nurses noticed no fetal heartbeat at 6:50 a.m. and came to check on her.
  • They discovered the baby had already been born and was lying quietly on the bed, face down.
  • The baby had likely been there for 6-7 minutes but was healthy after being revived.
  • Moreno’s previous two births were recorded, but this birth was missed due to her sleeping.
  • The experience caused emotional trauma as she felt she missed an important moment.
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