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The Zmrel family lost their baby after a 36-hour labor at a Mesa birthing center and is now asking for retribution, claiming negligence.

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There are a lot of reasons this pain-management procedure is used by two-thirds of laboring moms. Here’s how an epidural works and how to decide if it’s right for you.