Epidural birth

What I learned from having three epidurals. Getting an epidural is a very personal decision. Whether your'e trying to decide if you want one or you already know you do, these tips will help you during childbirth!

Positive Hospital birth with epidural. Harrisburg Birth Photographer

Are you planning on getting an epidural? Are you exempt from needing a birth plan? Of course not! An epidural birth requires the same amount of planning as any other type of birth. I’m going to talk to you about a few things that you should expect and plan for with your epidural birth so you can have a great experience! Because really, I just want you to have a great experience ♥

This is a practical, real post on my positive epidural birth story plus how you can have a positive birth no matter the scenario. I've had two positive birth stories, one with an epidural and the other natural but both amazing! I show you 7 ways to have the birth of your dreams. It is possible! positive birth stories. positive birth stories epidural. positive epidural stories. positive epidural birth stories. positive birth stories hospitals.

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✨ What is an epidural? How does it work? While epidurals can provide relief during labor, it’s important to understand the potential risks, including nerve damage and the transfer of narcotics to the baby. 🌸 But you have options! 🙌 Here are 3 natural pain management techniques—water immersion, breathing techniques, and nitrous oxide (gas)—to help you navigate labor with more control and awareness. 💪 Let’s explore all your choices and empower your birth experience! 🌿 Your body. Your…

This illustration is one of the latest editorial pieces completed for the American Academy of Family Physicians featuring Labor Analgesia. Depicted are a montage of images illustrating Epidural analgesia, a commonly employed technique which provides pain relief during labor. Epidural analgesia is a form of regional analgesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed […]

#Epidurals: How They've Changed & How They Work - #history, pros & cons: (via Live Science)

In this article I will address some of my favorite labor positions with an epidural, and the ones that are most commonly used in practice as a labor and delivery nurse!

Quick facts about epidural

Don't fall for these common myths about labor epidurals - learn the facts straight from a labor nurse! Click the link to learn more about epidurals for pain management in labor, and see if you've heard any of these silly myths about epidurals.

The decision to select or avoid pain medication is a deeply personal one.There are a million seen and unseen forces that go into this decision during labor.You can read more about making this decision in my post Making the Call: If you Ask for Pain Medication during Labor.If you’re like many people who are on

I kept telling myself, my body was created to do this. The pain will be short lived. I know I can do it. This is the best thing I can do…

What kind of labor and delivery do you envision for your baby's birth? Learn the pros and cons of a natural birth versus an epidural for childbirth. First-time mom | medication-free birth | hospital birth