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The Epidural Book by Richard Siegenfeld is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Epidural Book about?
The majority of women giving birth in the United States receive an epidural during labor and delivery; many others receive a spinal block. The Epidural Book fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis on epidurals. Dr. Richard Siegenfeld answers pregnant women's questions, including • Who administers epidurals and spinal blocks and when?• How does anesthesia affect both the mother and the baby?• Under what circumstances should a woman avoid an epidural?• What happens during the recovery period?• What problems can arise? Written by an experienced anesthesiologist, The Epidural Book is lighthearted and informative. This easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.
Who reads The Epidural Book?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Richard Siegenfeld
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Medical, Others, Medicine
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