The Epidural Book
eBook - ePub

The Epidural Book

A Woman's Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Epidural Book

A Woman's Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth

About this book

Addresses concerns, confusion, and misinformation about epidurals and other childbirth anesthesia.

The majority of women giving birth in the United States receive an epidural during labor and delivery; many others receive a spinal block. The Epidural Book fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis on epidurals.

Dr. Richard Siegenfeld answers pregnant women's questions, including
• Who administers epidurals and spinal blocks and when?
• How does anesthesia affect both the mother and the baby?
• Under what circumstances should a woman avoid an epidural?
• What happens during the recovery period?
• What problems can arise?

Written by an experienced anesthesiologist, The Epidural Book is lighthearted and informative. This easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1 How Our Thinking and Practice Have Changed
  8. Chapter 2 How an Epidural Works
  9. Chapter 3 Where, Who, and When
  10. Chapter 4 The Preparation
  11. Chapter 5 The Procedure
  12. Chapter 6 The Imperfect Epidural
  13. Chapter 7 Side Effects
  14. Chapter 8 Uncommon Problems
  15. Chapter 9 Rare Complications
  16. Chapter 10 Conditions Affecting Epidurals and Spinals
  17. Chapter 11 Spinals and Walking Epidurals
  18. Chapter 12 Anesthesia for C-Sections
  19. Chapter 13 After Your Delivery
  20. Chapter 14 Alternatives to Epidurals
  21. Chapter 15 Effects on the Baby
  22. Chapter 16 In a Nutshell
  23. Acknowledgments
  24. Notes
  25. Glossary
  26. Index