Tag archives for epidural
How Long Is Too Long?
Is Time Running Out? Maybe Not So Fast A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, reported in the New York Times by Catherine St Louis (Feb 5,…
Pain Relief During Labor and Birth
As an expectant mother approaching your due date, a concern that looms large in your mind is the pain that you expect to experience during labor. Will you be able to cope? (more…)
What to reject when you’re expecting 10 procedures to think twice about during your pregnancy
Consumer has an excellent article (May, 2012) about ten procedures that may be more harmful than helpful during pregnancy and birth, as well as ten things to do during your…
Epidural Anesthesia in Labor
Most women experience significant pain during labor and birth, and most American women want and expect to receive some form of pharmacologic pain relief. Epidurals are the most effective method,…