Sentences with phrase «get an epidural such»

When you add in the other reasons not to get an epidural such as slowing labor, the risk of c - section is greater when you receive an epidural.

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Many women who have home births get transferred to a hospital anyway, usually because the labour is taking too long or because they need pain medication such as an epidural.

Are there any situations that my birth partner / spouse won't be able to be with me (such as getting an epidural or preparing for a c / section)?

More than half of those get spine - numbing epidurals and about 45 percent receive narcotics such as Demerol or Stadol.

But with the help of birthing classes, you can learn about natural methods for pain relief, such as breathing techniques, massage and acupuncture — and get a more informed idea as to whether an epidural is your first choice, last resort or something in between.

Never had such thoughts the first time around (got induced and had an epidural).