Sentences with phrase «epidural use»

"Epidural use" refers to the administration of medication, typically anesthetic, into a specific area of the spine (epidural space) to numb or reduce pain during medical procedures or childbirth. Full definition
A number of studies have found a correlation between epidural use and fewer breastfed babies though no correlation to breastfeeding attempts.
A scientific review involving six studies of more than 2,000 women found that with the continuous support of a trained doula, epidural use decreased by 60 percent.
Of the 27 states that kept track of epidural use in labor, 61 percent of mothers who delivered a single baby vaginally in 2008 received an epidural or spinal block.
Homebirth increases the risk of perinatal death and brain damage even though the incidence of epidural use was 5 times higher in the hospital group.
Epidural use diminishes or eliminates communication between mother and baby during the birth process.
Henderson, et al (2003) drew positive associations with epidural use and limited breastfeeding duration
Of course there are times when supplementing may be advised, but the strength of Pitocin and epidurals used during birth, and the length of time these interventions were administered for should also be strongly considered.
* Epidural use makes the baby more likely to undergo neonatal sepsis evaluations and neonatal antibiotic treatment.
Spinal epidurals Used for sciatica, herniated disks, and other back problems, steroid injections or nerve blocks «block the pain cycle,» says Joseph Shurman, MD..
Meanwhile Jonas et al (2007) identified that the warming effect of skin to skin was hampered by epidural use
Volmanen et al (2004) identified an association between epidural use and the perception amongst mothers of not having enough milk and a propensity for mixed feeding
Dozier et al (2013) also identified the link between epidural use and limited breastfeeding duration, but their study was substantial in that they looked at all the contributing, or covariate, factors in the the relationship between epidural analgesia and breastfeeding including the associated use of IV fluid and synocinin.
Epidural use has also been associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding.
Each of these birth videos feature an epidural used in some format.
Again, the exact correlation between epidural use and any side effects are difficult to pinpoint, because so many factors — from the exact dosage of medication to the baby's own characteristics — can also affect these outcomes.
The data which cover all 19 maternity units gives an overall picture of c section rates, inductions of labour, instrumental deliveries and epidural use.
If any of the following occurs, the delivery doctor can cause temporary or permanent paralysis to your baby: improper use of forceps or vacuum extractor; excessive pulling force during a shoulder dystocia or breech delivery; improper Pitocin or epidural use; delayed delivery; or prolonged labor.
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