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The Epidural Book: A Woman's Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth

By Richard Siegenfeld

Book information

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Year
2012
ISBN
1421407337, 9781421407333, 9781421407340, 9781421407951, 1421407345, 1421407957, 2012012456
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
5 MB (4765562 bytes)
Pages
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Time added
2023-03-16 03:01:00
Health & Fitness; Medical; Nonfiction; HEA000000;

Description

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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