Risks of Epidurals and Benefits of Epidurals-just the facts

RISKS OF EPIDURALS                                                     BENEFITS OF EPIDURALS Sudden drop in blood pressure which may affect adequate blood flow to baby. Laboring mom can rest if labor is very long. Drop in blood pressure creates need for IV fluids,...

What Do Real Labor Contractions Feel Like?

Here is what I’ve heard over the 22 years I’ve been teaching Bradley Method® childbirth classes, including my own experiences: Like very strong menstrual cramps times 20 if lying down, but only times 10 if standing up Downward pressure on the vagina and rectum that...