January 31, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Epidural anesthesia delivers a combination of anesthetic (numbing) and narcotic medication into the epidural space outside of your spinal cord.
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July 15, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri
Getting an epidural for pain relief during birth is pretty common -- 67% of people get one -- but it's not the only option, and it's not always the best option for everyone. Learning about all of your options for pain relief and comfort -- well before you're in the labor and delivery room -- allows you to choose what's best for you, and switch up pain relief techniques when needed.
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August 17, 2016 | by: Lamaze International
Well, he came early after all! My entire labor and birth experience was so different than what I thought it would be¦.
I was up late with insomnia on Sunday, July 17 while my husband was out hanging out with friends and having a guys night
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October 09, 2015 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
In this continued series, we're rounding up and breaking down the top 10 fears of childbirth, all of which are addressed in a good childbirth class. Today, we're talking about fear number four (in no particular order), which is the fear of labor stalling
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