Learn how epidurals work for pain relief during labor, the best time to get an epidural, and how an epidural vs spinal compares for pain relief during labor.
An epidural is a procedure that stops pain by injecting an anesthetic similar to the type that dentists use. The anesthetic bathes the lower spinal cord and prevents transmission of pain signals. A labor epidural numbs you from your belly button down. Epidurals for cesareanH Goer...
But waiting until you’re actually in labor to determine if an epidural is right for you probably isn’t the best way to go. Learning about the different kind of epidurals, what to expect if you receive one and the pros, cons and risks involved in this popular choice of labor pain rel...
Anesthesia 7 December 2010 Number of times this article has been viewed Marcos Silva Stephen H Halpern Department of Anesthesia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada Abstract: Epidural analgesia is an extremely effective and popular treatment for labor pain. In...
Richardson MG, Raymond BL, Baysinger CL, Kook BT, Chestnut DH. A qualitative analysis of parturients’ experiences using nitrous oxide for labor analgesia: It is not just about pain relief. Birth. 2019 Mar;46(1):97-104.
Knowledge and Attitude about Labor Epidural Analgesia among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic BACKGROUND: Labour pain is one of the most painful experiences that a woman faces in her lifetime. There are various options for labour pain management. Ep... BD Parajuli,M Koirala,P Joshi,.....
Pain appreciation was measured hourly on a visual analogue scale, and expressed as area under the curve (AUC). The AUC gives a time-weighted measure of total pain appreciation. It was calculated for the duration of labor and for the time that pain relief was administered. A higher AUC for...
Labor pain is probably the most painful event in a woman's life. By the present consensus, epidural analgesia is the most effective and least depressive treatment for labor pain. Recent systematic reviews concluded that the risk of cesarean delivery or instrumental vaginal delivery for women receivi...
An epidural is a common and effective option for pain relief during labor, allowing you to stay comfortable and alert. While there are potential side effects, most are mild and temporary. The decision to use an epidural is personal, and your healthcare provider will help guide you based on ...
The pain intensity,motor function for ambulation,vital signs, fetal heart rate (FHR), birth process, delivery mode and the consumed volumes of oxytocin were recorded. Results:1. Both CEA and CSEA showed good effects on relief of labor pain. The effect of CSEA was better and earlier than ...