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The epidural book : a woman's guide to anesthesia for childbirth / Richard Siegenfeld.

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 1421407337
ISBN: 1421407345
ISBN: 9781421407333
ISBN: 9781421407340
Physical Description: xii, 133 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-119) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

How our thinking (and practice) have changed -- How an epidural works -- Where, who, and when -- The preparation -- The procedure -- The imperfect epidural -- Side effects -- Uncommon problems -- Rare complications -- Conditions affecting epidurals and spinals -- Spinals and walking epidurals -- Anesthesia for c-sections -- After your delivery -- Alternatives to epidurals -- Effects on the baby -- In a nutshell.