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… Overview Local anesthesia for childbirth is most commonly given as a shot … deliver the baby more quickly or more easily. Local anesthesia does not harm the baby when …
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… Overview Local anesthesia uses medicine (anesthetics) to … was injected or applied. How it's done Anesthesia medicines are usually given by … or given as eyedrops. This is called topical anesthesia. Risks Serious problems (including …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about … are expecting, our topics on pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can answer your … Childbirth Pain Relief Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: Is Planning a C-Section …
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… affect your muscles or how well you can move. Fentanyl and morphine are common ones. … affect your muscles or how well you can move. Fentanyl and morphine are common ones. …
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… Overview Your pain relief choices for childbirth may include … focused breathing are some of the non-medical options. Some people choose to use both kinds …
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… Overview Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an area of the body such as an arm … may also be used during childbirth. Types of regional anesthesia The main types are: …
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… Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from an entire region of the body. … Epidural anesthesia is often used in childbirth. How they're done You may need to …
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… Effects Spinal anesthesia (spinal block) for childbirth may cause side effects. These may … Effects Spinal anesthesia (spinal block) for childbirth may cause side effects. These may …
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… Treatment Overview An epidural for childbirth, called an "epidural" for short, is … space. An epidural can be used during childbirth to partly or fully numb the lower … a higher dose can be used to help block all feeling. The epidural allows you to …
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… Topic Overview Anesthesia is a way to control pain and keep … hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Spinal and epidural. These are shots of medicine near the … serious issues can occur. After spinal or epidural anesthesia, some people get …
