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Demystifying Epidurals and Labor Anesthesia with Dr. Bella Speight, MD (Rerun)
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach, Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse, and Prenatal Coach. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach, Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse, and Prenatal Coach ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
Unlock the truth behind epidurals and labor anesthesia in our enlightening conversation with Dr. Bella Speight, a board certified anesthesiologist. What are the actual risks? Dr. Speight debunks these myths and lays it all bare, offering a reassuring perspective on the minimal risks involved for healthy patients and the importance of correct positioning during the procedure. She also explores unmedicated delivery, shedding light on why some women may opt for this route.
Dive deeper as Dr. Speight reveals the intricate details about the medications used in epidurals and how they function in the body. Replacing an epidural, preparing for a C-section while an epidural is in place, and managing a one-sided epidural - she covers it all. And it doesn't stop there; she provides a comprehensive look at the symptoms of a spinal headache post-epidural and how to cope with it if you are one of the 1% of people who experiences this. With her expert guidance, you'll walk away with a solid understanding of epidurals, labor anesthesia, and what to expect. So, whether you're a budding parent or simply curious, this episode is a must-listen.
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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman’s medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.
Κεφάλαια
1. Understanding Epidurals and Labor Anesthesia (00:00:00)
2. Epidurals, Positions, and Recovery (00:12:04)
3. Spinal Headaches and Epidurals (00:22:54)
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