Epidurals
Epidurals are the most popular form of medication for labor in most hospitals. Learn the benefits and risks about this medication and it's variations like the walking epidural.
Choosing an Epidural for Labor and Delivery including Cesarean Section
Choosing a form of pain relief for your labor and delivery is important. The epidural is a popular form of pain relief for labor and for cesarean sections. Is it right for your birth?
Choosing a form of pain relief for your labor and delivery is important. The epidural is a popular form of pain relief for labor and for cesarean sections. Is it right for your birth?
Getting the Most out of an Epidural in Labor
Getting an epidural in labor can be a great form of pain relief. Here is how to get the most out of an epidural in labor.
Getting an epidural in labor can be a great form of pain relief. Here is how to get the most out of an epidural in labor.
Is it ever too late to get an epidural in labor?
Since that Mad About You episode about the "window" of opportunity to get an epidural being closed for Jaime, women have been very nervous that they too will find that there is a window they've missed if they wait too long. Good news - that's generally a myth, here's why...
Since that Mad About You episode about the "window" of opportunity to get an epidural being closed for Jaime, women have been very nervous that they too will find that there is a window they've missed if they wait too long. Good news - that's generally a myth, here's why...
Epidural Anesthesia for Labor and Birth - Medications for Labor
Epidural anesthesia is the most common form of medication used for pain relief in labor. Here is a step by step look at what goes into an epidural and how it will effect mom, baby and labor.
Epidural anesthesia is the most common form of medication used for pain relief in labor. Here is a step by step look at what goes into an epidural and how it will effect mom, baby and labor.
7 Reasons You Can't Have an Epidural
Epidurals are the most popular form of medicinal pain relief in labor and birth. But there might be reasons why you can't have an epidural. Find out what you need to know before labor.
Epidurals are the most popular form of medicinal pain relief in labor and birth. But there might be reasons why you can't have an epidural. Find out what you need to know before labor.
Epidural Insertion
Photos of an epidural insertion for labor and birth. The first page is of smaller photos with fewer details for those who prefer not to see it, with the option for close ups.
Photos of an epidural insertion for labor and birth. The first page is of smaller photos with fewer details for those who prefer not to see it, with the option for close ups.
After an Epidural
Many discussions take place on preparing for and receiving and epidural. Here is what goes on after your birth with an epidural.
Many discussions take place on preparing for and receiving and epidural. Here is what goes on after your birth with an epidural.
Epidural Birth Stories
These are birth stories from women who gave birth using epidural anesthesia. Some planned ahead of time to use the epidural while others didn't. Read the stories in their own words.
These are birth stories from women who gave birth using epidural anesthesia. Some planned ahead of time to use the epidural while others didn't. Read the stories in their own words.
Epidural Facts
The basics of epidural anesthesia for labor and birth.
The basics of epidural anesthesia for labor and birth.
Childbirth Classes and the Epidural
So, you're planning on an epidural for labor. Do you still need those childbirth classes? The answer might surprise you.
So, you're planning on an epidural for labor. Do you still need those childbirth classes? The answer might surprise you.
Walking Epidurals:Are all epidurals created equally?
With all the advances of technology now women who opt for medications during labor have much better options. Learn about some of the newest!
With all the advances of technology now women who opt for medications during labor have much better options. Learn about some of the newest!
Birth Stories: Epidural
Birth stories from women who chose epidurals, from your About.com Guide.
Birth stories from women who chose epidurals, from your About.com Guide.
Drugs for Birth?
Should you take drugs during your labor or birth?
Should you take drugs during your labor or birth?
Does having a lower back tattoo mean no labor epidural?
With more and more women having low back tattoos, does it interfere with an epidural in labor?
With more and more women having low back tattoos, does it interfere with an epidural in labor?
Epidurals: Real Risks for Mom & Baby
Sarah Buckley, MD writes this article in a very through, documented way, without being scary or frightening. Journal articles are cited.
Sarah Buckley, MD writes this article in a very through, documented way, without being scary or frightening. Journal articles are cited.
Epidurals
Arguements for and against.
Arguements for and against.
Epidural Analgesia Fact Sheet Design
From the OB anesthesiologists, how to give informed consent for the procedure.
From the OB anesthesiologists, how to give informed consent for the procedure.
Epidural Comfort Measures
An epidural doesn't always take away all of the pain of labor. Here are some great ideas on how to help ease labor pain with an epidural from doula and childbirth educator, Brenda Lane.
An epidural doesn't always take away all of the pain of labor. Here are some great ideas on how to help ease labor pain with an epidural from doula and childbirth educator, Brenda Lane.
Medical Risks of the Epidural
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona looks at the risks of epidural anesthesia from a medical perspective from the small risks to the big risks.
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona looks at the risks of epidural anesthesia from a medical perspective from the small risks to the big risks.
Epidural Anesthesia
Another information sheet on epidurals.
Another information sheet on epidurals.
Epidural
Information on epidurals from Birth Psychologists.
Information on epidurals from Birth Psychologists.
Epidural Consent Form
It's important to have informed consent about any procedure, read the sample consent form.
It's important to have informed consent about any procedure, read the sample consent form.
Maternal experience during epidural
Maternal experience during epidural or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for cesarean section: a prospective, randomized trial.
Maternal experience during epidural or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for cesarean section: a prospective, randomized trial.
Reported Side Effects
Reported side effects of epidural anesthesia.
Reported side effects of epidural anesthesia.
Walking Epidural Collection
Collection of information on walking epidurals.
Collection of information on walking epidurals.