ASK: What are side effects of a spinal anesthesia when used in labor &...
ANESTHESIA ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SERIES
ANSWER: "Side effects from spinal anesthesia are very similar to the side effects experienced during labor analgesia. Those would include blood...
ASK: My partner does not want to have a water birth. What can I...
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Women often call me and say, I'd like a water birth. And I tell them, what does your partner think? I asked...
ASK: My provider recommends Pitocin for me now that I am in labor. ...
How to decide if Pitocin Induction is Necessary?
“How do you know that if...
ASK: How do I choose a hospital where I am least likely to get...
Cesarean Section Rate
So, women are concerned about the cesarean section rate in the United States. We all have that concern. It's unclear exactly what...
ASK: What should I be looking for when choosing a birth center to deliver...
Choosing a Birth Center
"When you're looking for a birth center to deliver your baby in, I would think some of the most important factors...
ASK: How important is the first hour after delivery for me and baby?
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So the first hour after birth is often referred to as the golden hour and that's because it is vitally important to...
ASK: What are the different kinds of anesthesia?
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There are several different kinds of anesthesia. The most common kind is general anesthesia during which patients should expect to be completely...