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Fever During Labor? It’s Not Because of the EpiduralFever During Labor?...
Did you know you might get a fever during labor? In the past, it’s been suggested that epidural analgesia (the pain meds) is what causes laboring moms to burn up, but a new study in the August issue of...
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How the Epidural Will Become Safer and PainlessHow the Epidural Will Become...
While there are plenty of moms who go without, most ladies are still big fans of the epidural. Epidural medication is injected into your lower back via a tiny catheter, and works by blocking the...
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Long Labor or More Painful Labor? Which Most Women Would ChooseLong Labor or...
You don’t really get to decide if labor is a marathon or a sprint. But what if you could? Researchers asked 40 pregnant woman if they would prefer a longer labor with relatively less pain, or a shorter...
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Could Labor Pain Meds Lower Your Risk of Postpartum Depression?Could Labor...
An epidural might be your secret weapon against postpartum depression. A Chinese study found that women who received epidural anesthesia during a vaginal delivery had a much lower risk for postpartum...
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Kristen Bell on Epidurals: 'It Was Kind of a Wonderful Experience'Kristen...
Kristen Bell‘s second daughter Delta is now two months old, but we’re still reliving her birth. More specifically, we’re still reliving her birth on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A month ago, Bell’s...
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Childbirth Choices: How Media Influences a Woman's ChoiceChildbirth Choices:...
Most people say they’re going to have a natural birth, right? Not the case, a new study found. And it’s the media that’s steering most women towards medical intervention, like epidurals. Researchers...
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