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RCM calls for fee on epidurals
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/02/2006 16:13:44
Royal College of Midwives calls for debate on introducing a fee for epidurals during labour
The Royal College of Midwives is calling for a debate on the introduction of a fee for epidurals.Epidurals are a popular pain relief option in childbirth and the RCM has flagged this up as an issue of concern to be discussed at their Annual
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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
During labour, one of the most effective sources of relief for intense pain is the epidural. However, because it involves anaesthetic being injected into your spine, many people fear risks of medical complications. Now research carried out at Bath
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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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Having an epidural could prevent muscle damage in labour
By Kimberley Smith on 26/08/2010 12:21:43
Epidurals help protect pelvic muscles during birth and reduce chance of incontinence, finds study
Choosing to have an epidural for pain relief while giving birth may help protect your pelvic “levator” muscles. A study of nearly 400 mums has found that there is a lower risk of these muscles being damaged for women who chose to have an epidural
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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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Ask the...GP
By Sarah Jarvis on 14/02/2010 01:40:07
What are the risks to my baby if i have an epidural or pethidine?
What are the risks to my baby if i have an epidural or pethidine? I'm not sure i'll be able to cope without pain relief, but I wonder why so many women aim for a 'natural birth'. Tessa, CoventrySarah JarvisFull-time GP and member of the Royal
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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
What is a spinal block and how does it work?A spinal block is very similar to an epidural but is faster to administer and cannot be 'topped up'. A local anaesthetic-analgesic mix is injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid in the small of your
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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
an epidural anaesthesia or a spinal block. Both of these involve the administering of anaesthetic to the spine via a very thin, curved needle and, in the case of the epidural, a catheter. Both allow you to be awake for the duration of the c-section so
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Birth jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 28/12/2009 16:36:53
When it comes to the big day, you don't want to be confused by lots of technical medical terms. We translate for you...
in classes or from CDs) that help you cope with the pain and fear of birth.Epidural An injection of anaesthetic into the lower back, given by an anaesthesist, providing complete pain relief for about 90% of women.Water birth Water is considered by many mums
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New wireless foetal monitor could improve birth
By Susie Boone on 18/02/2011 13:25:12
US approves monitor that could allow greater movement during labour and delivery
useful for women who opt for epidurals. Currently, once you’ve had your epidural, you need to be wired up to a foetal monitor machine.Many midwives believe that being able to move around freely during childbirth and get into good birth positions can help
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