Epidural not a ‘cheat code’ for childbirth, also used in other surgeries #English, Kesihatan, Malaysia May 26, 2025 1:52 PM KUALA LUMPUR, May 26: The use of epidurals as an anaesthetic during childbirth came under the spotlight on social media recently with some netizens equating the procedure to a “cheat code” to avoid pain during delivery.