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Post-epidural late decels — reversible

G1P0, 32 years old39+5 weeks, active labourEpidural top-up 10 min ago

Maternal BP dropped from 125/80 to 85/50. Mother light-headed.

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Clinical picture

Recent epidural top-up causes sympathetic block and maternal hypotension. Placental perfusion drops, producing late decels.