Epidurals: Pros, cons and considerations when planning your birth
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This episode discusses the pros and cons of epidurals during childbirth with Obstetrician Dr Peter Jurcevic.
Want to know if having an epidural is right for your birth plan? What is the process? How does having an epidural affect your labour and birth? Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is back for Season 7 and we welcome back Obstetrician Dr Peter Jurcevic to explain what an epidural is and what the risks and benefits of choosing an epidural to help with pain during labour are.We discuss: What an epidural is How an epidural works What percentage of women have an epidural during birth The epidural process of how an epidural is administered and monitored, step-by-step When is the latest you can ask for an epidural in the birth process and when is it too late What are the pros and cons of having an epidural The side effects or possible complications of having an epidural How likely side effects and complications are to occur The effect an epidural has on labour Medical reasons why someone may not be able to have an epidural Top tips from Dr Peter about preparing for an epidural Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social :Instagram…
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