Articles related to "Epidural"
Epidural Risks
While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.
risks of epidurals • pros and cons epidural anesthesia • epidural pain relief • epidurals additional interventions • epidural effects newborn
What is an Epidural Hematoma?
A slip and fall is all it takes to puncture an artery and cause an epidural hematoma.
hematoma • epidural hematoma • brain injury • hematoma symptoms • epidural hematoma symptoms
A slip and fall is all it takes to puncture an artery and cause an epidural hematoma.
hematoma • epidural hematoma • brain injury • hematoma symptoms • epidural hematoma symptoms
Comfort Measures and Epidurals
Epidurals typically do not remove all of the mother's pain. There also may a delay in getting medication. Other comfort measures are needed to fill in the gap.
comfort measures • epidural • pain relief techniques • childbirth class • pregnancy books
Epidurals typically do not remove all of the mother's pain. There also may a delay in getting medication. Other comfort measures are needed to fill in the gap.
comfort measures • epidural • pain relief techniques • childbirth class • pregnancy books
Patient-Controlled Epidurals
In many hospitals around the world, the rate of epidurals during labor reaches close to 90%. New methods of pain relief include the patient-controlled epidural.
patient-controlled epidurals • natural childbirth • pain relief • pcea • continuous epidural
In many hospitals around the world, the rate of epidurals during labor reaches close to 90%. New methods of pain relief include the patient-controlled epidural.
patient-controlled epidurals • natural childbirth • pain relief • pcea • continuous epidural
Top Questions to Ask Your Anesthesiologist
The majority of women are very interested to learn about pain relief options for labor; however they may not know the best questions to ask. Here are sample questions.
questions to ask anesthesiologist • informed consent • epidural • increase in cesarean • spinal headache
The majority of women are very interested to learn about pain relief options for labor; however they may not know the best questions to ask. Here are sample questions.
questions to ask anesthesiologist • informed consent • epidural • increase in cesarean • spinal headache
Caesarean Sections: How & Why They Are Done
The rate of caesarean sections are on the rise. It is important for all pregnant women to prepare themselves for the risks of a possible caesarean section.
caesarean • section • mother • operation • recovery
The rate of caesarean sections are on the rise. It is important for all pregnant women to prepare themselves for the risks of a possible caesarean section.
caesarean • section • mother • operation • recovery
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services-Part One
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Their mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. In part one of a series of articles on the CIMS, read about their mission and philosophy for improving maternity care.
maternity care • birth • pregnancy • interventions • episiotomy
Concerns over the Safety of Waterbirth
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
When deciding to give birth without pain medication, waterbirth became a natural alternative. Read responses to many of the common concerns about waterbirth.
pregnancy • waterbirth • labour • labor • delivery
Labor & Delivery: My Personal Experience
I apologize for the delay in this article...my internet connection was down. This particular article is my own personal experience with a very difficult and complicated delivery.
labor • delivery • contractions • doctors • baby
I apologize for the delay in this article...my internet connection was down. This particular article is my own personal experience with a very difficult and complicated delivery.
labor • delivery • contractions • doctors • baby
Labor & Delivery: Your Pain, Your Choices
You have many options during your pregnancy, one of the most important being your choice of pain management during your delivery. This article outlines some of the different pain medications available and their advantages and disadvantages.
labor • epidural • pain • medication • delivery
You have many options during your pregnancy, one of the most important being your choice of pain management during your delivery. This article outlines some of the different pain medications available and their advantages and disadvantages.
labor • epidural • pain • medication • delivery
What is labour really like?
It's time to shift paradigms and recognize labour for what it is - a powerful journey towards life.
pregnancy • labour • labor • delivery • homebirth
It's time to shift paradigms and recognize labour for what it is - a powerful journey towards life.
pregnancy • labour • labor • delivery • homebirth
What is Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth?
How has pregnancy and childbirth - the most natural events - become medical wonders... instead of miracles?
pregnancy • labour • labour • birth • childbirth
How has pregnancy and childbirth - the most natural events - become medical wonders... instead of miracles?
pregnancy • labour • labour • birth • childbirth
Why I chose a homebirth
After visiting a hospital, the thoughts of homebirth became even more inviting. Why this option was just right for me.
pregnancy • pregnant • homebirth • home birth • epidural
After visiting a hospital, the thoughts of homebirth became even more inviting. Why this option was just right for me.
pregnancy • pregnant • homebirth • home birth • epidural
Epidurals for Birth
Epidural analgesia often adds other medical interventions into the picture. Are there ways for mothers to use an epidural but avoid some of the pitfalls?
epidural analgesia • epidurals • pushing • delayed pushing • medical interventions
Epidural analgesia often adds other medical interventions into the picture. Are there ways for mothers to use an epidural but avoid some of the pitfalls?
epidural analgesia • epidurals • pushing • delayed pushing • medical interventions
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.
intracranial hemorrhage • intracranial bleeding • epidural hematoma • subdural hematoma • subarachnoid hemorrhage
Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.
intracranial hemorrhage • intracranial bleeding • epidural hematoma • subdural hematoma • subarachnoid hemorrhage
Preparing for Birth
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
This series is designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth including questions to ask a doula and writing a birth plan.
midwife • obstetrician • doula • birth plan • epidural
Questions to Ask Your Provider
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Early in your pregnancy, there are several interview questions you can ask while selecting your own obstetrician or midwife.
obstetrician • midwife • epidural • pushing • induction
Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Can a labor epidural increase your risk of a cesarean birth?
Epidural anesthesia comes with risks and benefits. Read more about this review of a new study on how epidurals can increase your risk of having a cesarean birth and how to prepare for having birth with an epidural.
Epidural anesthesia comes with risks and benefits. Read more about this review of a new study on how epidurals can increase your risk of having a cesarean birth and how to prepare for having birth with an epidural.
Why are Cesareans Increasing?
From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.
cesarean rate • increase • electronic fetal monitoring • inductions • factors
From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.
cesarean rate • increase • electronic fetal monitoring • inductions • factors
Arielle: A VBAC Success
<B>My 3rd pregnancy was a complicated one - with gestational diabetes, preterm labor at 30 weeks, 7 weeks of bedrest, magnesium sulfate and Brethine to stop the contractions. All I could do was hope for one more</B> day...and to top it off I was hoping for a VBAC...
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • vbac
<B>My 3rd pregnancy was a complicated one - with gestational diabetes, preterm labor at 30 weeks, 7 weeks of bedrest, magnesium sulfate and Brethine to stop the contractions. All I could do was hope for one more</B> day...and to top it off I was hoping for a VBAC...
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth • vbac
What Does Natural Labor and Delivery Feel Like?
Whether to get an epidural during labor and delivery is one question on most pregnant women's minds. Here's birth information that can help with the choice.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
Whether to get an epidural during labor and delivery is one question on most pregnant women's minds. Here's birth information that can help with the choice.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
What to Expect When You Are Induced
Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • when labor is induced • pitocin
Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • when labor is induced • pitocin
Birth Information for Moms Wanting Natural Birth
Many women hope for a natural labor and delivery . here is birth information that can help them experience a natural child birth and enjoy the miracle along the way.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
Many women hope for a natural labor and delivery . here is birth information that can help them experience a natural child birth and enjoy the miracle along the way.
natural childbirth • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
Childbirth Class - Medications
In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.
childbirth class • medications • pain relief techniques • epidural • birth plan
In this class, we look at the medical interventions used during labor and birth and discover when they might be needed.
childbirth class • medications • pain relief techniques • epidural • birth plan
How to Pack a Labor and Delivery Bag
During the last weeks of pregnancy, expectant moms will start to pack their labor and delivery bags for the hospital. Here's birth information to help gather essentials
pack labor bag • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
During the last weeks of pregnancy, expectant moms will start to pack their labor and delivery bags for the hospital. Here's birth information to help gather essentials
pack labor bag • labor and delivery • first baby • 1st baby • contractions
IV's During Labor
An intravenous drip (IV) can interfere with mobility and increase swelling. IV's can be helpful to mothers in cases of dehydration. Find out more on IV's.
iv • labor • provider • hydrated • epidural
An intravenous drip (IV) can interfere with mobility and increase swelling. IV's can be helpful to mothers in cases of dehydration. Find out more on IV's.
iv • labor • provider • hydrated • epidural
Pain Relief Techniques for Labor
There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?
pain relief techniques • comfort measures • ease tension • relaxation • epidural
There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?
pain relief techniques • comfort measures • ease tension • relaxation • epidural
Say No to Labor Inductions
Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.
labor inductions • higher cesarean rates • inductions more painful • epidural too early • inductions restrict movement
Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.
labor inductions • higher cesarean rates • inductions more painful • epidural too early • inductions restrict movement
The Business of Being Born: Review
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
An eye-opening childbirth video that looks at birth options in America, and encourages women to question the move away from midwives, natural delivery and home birth.
the business of being born • childbirth video • educational film • childbirth in the united states • birth options
Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms: Part Two
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
In Part One of Your Labor & Delivery Glossary Of Terms, I went over some of the basic terminology that you may hear from your doctor during labor. However, there is even more terminology to familiarize yourself with!
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Anesthetic and Corticosteroid Injections
Anesthetic and corticosteroid injections (trigger point shots) are administered to help get rid of back pain.
anesthetic and corticosteroid injections • trigger point shots • get rid of back pain • using anesthetic and corticosteroid injections • side effects of anesthetic or corticosteroid injec
Anesthetic and corticosteroid injections (trigger point shots) are administered to help get rid of back pain.
anesthetic and corticosteroid injections • trigger point shots • get rid of back pain • using anesthetic and corticosteroid injections • side effects of anesthetic or corticosteroid injec
What to Expect When You Are Induced
There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • what labor is like • when labor is induced
There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.
what to expect when induced • what to expect when delivering • how labor is induced • what labor is like • when labor is induced
Do Epidurals affect Babies?
Epidurals are administered to a growing number of women in labor today. A frequent question women want to know is whether an epidural will affect their baby.
epidurals • breastfeeding • babies • placenta • indirect effects
Epidurals are administered to a growing number of women in labor today. A frequent question women want to know is whether an epidural will affect their baby.
epidurals • breastfeeding • babies • placenta • indirect effects
Avoid a Caesarian Section
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
While there are no guarantees in birth, there are things you can do before and during labor to help avoid a C-section.
avoid caesarian section • ensure vaginal birth • avoid c-section • avoid surgical birth • choose doctor or midwife
Benefits of Choosing a Midwife
Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
Hiring a midwife is no longer a choice just for the "yuppie" couples but makes sense if you want personal and natural care during your pregnancy and labor.
benefits of choosing a midwife • cochrane review • reduce risk of miscarriage • reduce use of epidural • avoid an episiotomy
Alphabetical Index of Articles
Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.
pregnancy • birth plans • breastfeeding • cesarean • childbirth class
Find articles on topics ranging from prenatal testing, birth, breastfeeding, cesarean, doulas, epidurals and home birth, inductions, labor and more.
pregnancy • birth plans • breastfeeding • cesarean • childbirth class
Benefits of Water Birth
Using water during labor and delivery is a real alternative to pain-relieving drugs. While there is a downside to the drugs, waterbirth has numerous benefits for both baby and mom.
water • birth • labor • labour • delivery
Using water during labor and delivery is a real alternative to pain-relieving drugs. While there is a downside to the drugs, waterbirth has numerous benefits for both baby and mom.
water • birth • labor • labour • delivery
Pushing Techniques
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Pushing effectively, helpful positions, conserving energy and how to labor down are crucial information for women to know as they prepare to give birth.
pushing • labor down • episiotomy • perineal massage • midwife
Factors that Increase the Cesarean Rate
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.
cesarean rates • who recommendations • factors increasing cesareans • labor inductions • epidurals
Natural Childbirth
Recently, there has been a growing push for natural childbirth among mothers and medical professionals, especially for childbirth without medication.
alternative pain relief during labour and delivery • natural childbirth • pain relief during labour and delivery • pain relief during childbirth • childbirth without medication
Recently, there has been a growing push for natural childbirth among mothers and medical professionals, especially for childbirth without medication.
alternative pain relief during labour and delivery • natural childbirth • pain relief during labour and delivery • pain relief during childbirth • childbirth without medication
What Not to Say or Do to a Pregnant Woman
Pregnancy for some women means a loss of privacy and personal space. We seem to think that pregnancy gives people a license to say or do whatever we like.
what not to say to a pregnant woman • wow • you are so big • touching a pregnant belly • invading personal space
Pregnancy for some women means a loss of privacy and personal space. We seem to think that pregnancy gives people a license to say or do whatever we like.
what not to say to a pregnant woman • wow • you are so big • touching a pregnant belly • invading personal space
Natural Birth vs. Medicated Birth
The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?
natural childbirth • benefits of natural childbirth • medicated birth • epidurals • medication
The benefits of natural childbirth are numerous. There can be situations, however, when mothers can benefit from pain medication. How do you decide?
natural childbirth • benefits of natural childbirth • medicated birth • epidurals • medication
Sterile Water Injections for Low Back Pain in Labor
Sterile water injections are a relatively new non-pharmacological procedure for helping relieve the low back pain sometimes experienced during labor.
sterile water injections • back labor • sacrum • pain relief
Sterile water injections are a relatively new non-pharmacological procedure for helping relieve the low back pain sometimes experienced during labor.
sterile water injections • back labor • sacrum • pain relief
Obstetric Interventions and their Effect on Breastfeeding
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
This article lists the various interventions that are used in childbirth, and how each one can have a direct or indirect effect on the initiation and duration of lactation.
breastfeeding • obstetric interventions • childbirth • breast-feeding • birth practices
Arriving At The Hospital: What Happens Next?
Many expectant mothers have visions of spontaneously going into labor and rushing into the hospital moments before delivering. However, many find that this scene plays out a lot differently than they had imagined.
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Many expectant mothers have visions of spontaneously going into labor and rushing into the hospital moments before delivering. However, many find that this scene plays out a lot differently than they had imagined.
pregnancy • labor • delivery • birth
Sometimes, I Just Have To Shake My Head.
There has been a dramatic increase in surgeries and various injections for lower back and spinal pains. This runs counter to recent evidence of the effectiveness of chiropractic and other conservative approaches.
chiropractic • back pain • spinal pain • lower back pain • lumbar pain
There has been a dramatic increase in surgeries and various injections for lower back and spinal pains. This runs counter to recent evidence of the effectiveness of chiropractic and other conservative approaches.
chiropractic • back pain • spinal pain • lower back pain • lumbar pain
Back Labor and How to Prevent It
Back labor often causes labor to be longer and more painful. Turning your posterior baby to an anterior position during pregnancy may help to prevent back labor.
back labor • posterior baby • rotating posterior babies • back pain • inversion
Back labor often causes labor to be longer and more painful. Turning your posterior baby to an anterior position during pregnancy may help to prevent back labor.
back labor • posterior baby • rotating posterior babies • back pain • inversion
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