💉 Spinal Block: Fast-Acting Anesthesia for Surgery⚡ How it works → A spinal block (spinal anesthesia) is injected into the fluid around your spinal cord. It acts quickly, within 5–8 minutes, making you numb from the abdomen to the legs.⏱️ How long it lasts → The effect is temporary, usually 1–4 hours, which is why timing is critical during surgery.👶 C-sections → Often considered the gold standard for planned cesarean deliveries: • Safer for mother and baby than general anesthesia • Avoids