Epidural Block
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Back Tattoos & Epidurals
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Oct 3, 2011
Answer: About a quarter of the population between 18-50 has a tattoo, including many childbearing aged women who have them on the lower back or lumbar region. Some anesthesiologists have speculated that placing an epidural during labor through this tattoo… Full Story »
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After an Epidural
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Aug 11, 2011
In childbirth class or hospital classes you may learn a lot about epidural anesthesia. They will probably tell you all about the risks and the benefits. You will probably learn how and when it can be administered. You might even see the procedure or talk to an anesthesiologist about the procedure, but chances are the information you receive in class will end when the epidural is placed… Full Story »
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Epidural and Labor Support
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Aug 2, 2011
Whether you're planning on using an epidural or not, there may come a time in your labor and delivery experience where you choose to have an epidural. An epidural is the most common form of anesthesia for labor. Using an epidural can change how others need to… Full Story »
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Miranda Kerr says hubby Orlando Bloom wanted her epidural
She Knows: Celebrity Pregnancy &bull Jul 20, 2011
Miranda, who recently admitted she thought she was going to die while giving birth to son Flynn naturally, said during a a visit on the Aussie TV show Sunday Night, that Orlando was very sympathetic to her pain. She said,… Full Story »
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Miranda Kerr Dishes on Orlando Bloom's Sympathy Pains
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Jul 19, 2011Miranda Kerr recently opened up about her painful labor and the feeling that she was going to die giving birth to her adorable six-month-old son, Flynn. But on an appearance on Australian TV show, Sunday Night, the model mama reveals… Full Story »
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Epidural Anesthesia for Labor
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jul 7, 2011
Once the decision has been made to have an epidural and the anesthesia team has cleared you medically, there are a few things that have to happen before it would be safe to get an epidural. You will have your… Full Story »
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Epidural Quiz
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 30, 2011
Test your knowledge of epidural anesthesia in this epidural quiz! Full Story »
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Epidural Facts
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 25, 2011
Epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of medications for pain relief in labor and birth. It can be used for a normal vaginal birth, a vaginal birth with forceps or vacuum extraction, or even a surgical (cesarean)… Full Story »
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Childbirth Class Five
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 18, 2011
You have a few options here: spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia (both regional blocks) or general anesthesia. Epidurals and spinals are the most common form of anesthesia for the cesarean delivery. Typically the epidural is used if it is already in… Full Story »
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Support During an Epidural
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 13, 2011
You've decided that you want to have an epidural. But you're worried about sitting still, the pain during administration of the epidural and just being alone or without your husband. So you'd like him to stay with you while you… Full Story »
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IV Medications for Labor Pain
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 6, 2011
Since the advent of the epidural and other forms of anesthesia many women have forgotten about the use of intravenous (IV) medications for the relief of pain in labor. These medications are given through an IV port or Saline lock or sometimes by intramuscular (IM) injection. The most… Full Story »
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About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull May 27, 2011
Birth is a powerful force. These birth stories have been graciously sent by our readers so that you may share their experiences, and gain knowledge of alternatives and practices. We hope you enjoy the stories! If you would like to… Full Story »
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Epidural Birth Videos
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull May 5, 2011
An epidural is the most common form of pain relief given in labor and birth. Women who choose epidurals do so for a variety of reasons. Some women knew that they wanted an epidural early on while others didn't make… Full Story »
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A new day for epidurals
Chicago Tribune &bull Mar 14, 2011
Changes give mothers less medication and allow for more movement. The risks are considered low. When epidural analgesia was first commonly used for pain relief in laboring women in the 1970s, it was an infusion into the spinal cord of… Full Story »
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The Best Epidural
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Mar 9, 2011
About 70% of women in the United States will choose an epidural for their labor pain relief. Many of them will be completely satisfied, while there are also a portion of women who receive no benefits of the epidural. Learn… Full Story »
