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Caesarian sections: the how and whys
By ThinkBaby on 12/02/2010 11:16:13
When a c-section might be necessary or recommended and what's involved
, for some women there may be a deep-seated anxiety about vaginal birth, perhaps due to an unpleasant experience with a previous labour but also possibly due to psychological reasons. The operationAnaestheticMost c-sections are performed under either
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Epidurals Safer than Women Think
By Sarah Lawson on 12/01/2009 00:19:21
A new report claims that an epidural for pain relief in labour is not as risky a procedure as patients believe
killing injections administered by epidural and spinal anaesthetics across all UK hospitals each year. The actual risk of harm was found to be one in every 23,000 and for women having an epidural during labour, the risk of permanent harm was as low as one
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D&C: what happens?
By Kimberley Smith on 03/12/2010 17:54:22
Booked in for a D&C? Find out what to expect from dilation and curettage
A D&C can be performed under a spinal epidural or local epidural but is usually performed under general anaesthetic. Before the procedure you'll be given a surgical robe to wear rather than any of your own clothes for hygiene reasons. You
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Could you be controlling your own epidural in labour?
By Laura Nelson on 11/02/2011 12:49:00
Self-service epidurals have proved to be safer, say experts
Women may soon be given control of their own epidurals during labour.
Currently in the UK, 40% of women giving birth opt for an epidural as a form of pain relief. For the majority, a steady flow of anaesthetic is delivered directly into the spine
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Using epidurals for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 26/03/2009 01:20:17
The key points
What is an epidural and how does it work?An epidural is an anaesthetic-analgesic mix delivered to the spine via a fine tube inserted with a curved, hollow needle under local anaesthetic. The anaesthetic in the epidural numbs the nerves in your spine
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Use of spinal blocks for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 03/02/2006 15:55:16
The key points to be aware of
mother and baby than a general anaestheticDisadvantagesLasts only 2-4 hours and cannot be topped up as an epidural canNumbs the feeling in your legs and so limits mobilityYou might experience side-effects of itching, shivering, nausea and difficulties
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Having a baby in hot weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2008 02:04:49
When the heat is on, you might think the last thing you want to do is give birth! Here are a few ideas and tips for staying cool.
anaesthetic, they will not be able to operate until food and drink has passed through your stomach. (There is an outside danger of you choking whilst under anaesthetic, if your stomach has anything in it. Hence, they may need to wait four to eight hours
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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 00:08:11
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
anaesthetic otherwise known as laughing gas) inhaled through a mouth-piece. Dampens pain and may leave you feeling lightheaded and laughing. Find out more...Epidural - A highly effective anaesthetic-analgesic mix delivered to the spine via a fine tube inserted
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Common tests for infertility
By ThinkBaby on 05/12/2007 07:10:01
The road to fertility treatment is paved with tests for both partners - here we outline those most frequently used
using a thin catheter or similar and then x-rays are taken to show how the dye moves around the reproductive area. The procedure itself should only take 5-10 minutes, is non-invasive and so doesn't require a general anaesthetic. However
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Caesarian sections: an overview
By ThinkBaby on 29/10/2008 01:57:52
Useful articles and forum threads relating to c-sections
before your next baby, vaginal birth after caesarian and how many c-sections can you have?Anaesthetics usedEpiduralsSpinal blocks Useful forum threads Useful threadsA positive experienceBreastfeeding after caesarianFind other threadsAll threads
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