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