Jun. 30, 2009 at 3:50 AM

What he failed to mention (and some valuable lessons about epidurals)

The epidural injections sounded like a great idea...hopefully to help heal up my damaged disk in my lower lumbar & avoid a spinal fusion. The first round of injections went great, and I even ...

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Apr. 19, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Epidurals do have risks.

http://www.ican-online.org/pregnancy/epidurals-real-risks-mother-and-babyEpidurals—Real Risks for Mother and Baby   (excerpted) by Sarah Buckley, Brisbane, Australia   An epidural...

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Feb. 13, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Challenging Outdated Assumptions About Natural Birth and Infant Care

Beginning Monday night February 16th, 2009, two experts attempt to simplify the confusion around natural birth and infant care.First, on Monday night, I interview Dr. Sarah Buckley, author of Gentl...

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Jan. 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Epidurals, "Birthing from Within"

I got this information from Mzjelybely,  thank you!  I just wanted to keep it as some of my research.  I will be having a VBAC w/ baby #2. I am planning on a completely natural birth...

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Jan. 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM

Epidurals

"I wonder if women are told this? Women will go through utter hell if they think it's going to be good for the baby. She may accept all of the risks to her. But tell her about the risks to the ...

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Jan. 24, 2009 at 5:39 PM

A take on Epidurals [based on book "birthing from within"]

I didn't write this, copied from cafemom friend -Kristeni found this info in a book and thought I'd share it. The book is called "Birthing from within" and I have all the references for medical cl...

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Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM

Why Epidurals are NOT "God's Gift to Women"

I hear this so many times...."Thank GOD for the Epidural!", or "The Epidural is God's gift to laboring women..." There are so many reasons why an Epidural in labor is a BAD idea, nevermind that it ...

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Aug. 26, 2008 at 10:14 AM

Why so Afraid?

Why is the younger generation so afraid of birth?Really, its a valid question I pose today. Why so afraid? I just don't get the logic.I understand being afraid of a c-section, because like I always...

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Jun. 22, 2008 at 1:12 PM

Ecstatic Birth - Nature's Hormonal Blueprint for Labor

Ecstatic birth - nature's hormonal blueprint for labor C Dr Sarah J Buckley 2005 www.sarahjbuckley.com This article has been previously published in Mothering Magazine, issue 111, March-Apri...

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Jun. 22, 2008 at 1:11 PM

Ecstatic Birth - Nature's Hormonal Blueprint for Labor (part 2)

*Part 2 Epidural Drugs Epidural drugs are administered over several hours via a tube into the space around the spinal cord. Such drugs include local anaesthetics (all cocaine derivatives, eg. bu...

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