The Epidural Book
A Woman's Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Women&, Medical
| Author: | Richard Siegenfeld, MD | ISBN: | 9781421407951 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press | Publication: | November 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Siegenfeld, MD |
| ISBN: | 9781421407951 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Publication: | November 19, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
