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7 Myths about Epidurals
According to research done by the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, more and more women are taking advantage of modern technology and ...
www.justmommies.com/articles/myths-about-epidurals.shtml
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Upside: Helpful information to common misconceptions about epidurals
Downside: Several ads
Does a Tattoo Mean You Can’t Get an Epidural?
I’m still on vacation for a couple more days, but there is a new post up at Our Bodies Our Blog on the lower back tattoo vs. epidural during childbirth question. Ask me how I think the discussion ...
womenshealthnews.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/does-a-tattoo-mean-you-cant-get-an-epidural/
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Upside: User posting and replies to the safety of having an epidural with a tattoo
Downside: Some answers may not be right for you
Labor pain: Weigh your options for pain relief
How you choose to manage labor pain is up to you.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/labor-pain/PR00065
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Upside: Good introduction to pain relief options
Downside: Little detail on non-traditional options
Tattoos and Pregnancy
Think before getting a tatoo while you are pregnant. Maybe you've thought of remembering this special time in your life with a tattoo, or maybe you have concerns about existing tattoos. More than ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/tatoos.htm
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Upside: Good explanation of having an epidural if you have a tattoo
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Lower back tattoo: Can it prevent an epidural for labor pain?
I'm pregnant with my first child. I've heard that pregnant women with lower back tattoos should not get epidurals because of the risk of infection. Is this true? No, it isn't true. Most pregnant ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/lower-back-tattoo/AN01357
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Upside: Good answer to question on having getting an epidural if you have a tattoo
Downside: None
Pregcellent: Will a Back Tattoo Mean I Can't Get an Epidural?
Ah, the story that won't die: if you have or get a back tattoo, will it ruin your chances of getting an epidural if you need one? I have to admit, the first thing I thought of was this. But anyhow, ...
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Upside: Short article on getting an epidural with a tattoo
Downside: Several ads
Tattoos and Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia
If you have a tattoo on your back can you still get a shot for pain in your back during labor? A. This is a common question, as the popularity of tattoos has been recently increasing. In particular, ...
www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth/exwc3.htm
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Upside: Doctors answer to user questions on tattoos and having a spinal or epidural
Downside: Several ads
Can I get an epidural if I have a tattoo on my back?
This is a common question, as the popularity of tattoos has been recently increasing, and in particular the lower back seems to be a very common site. Although some anesthesiologists may be reluctant ...
www.painfreebirthing.com/english/tattoo.htm
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Upside: Short answer to having an epidural if you have a tattoo
Downside: Basic site design
Natural birth vs. epidurals
Why do people talk about managing birth pain, not eliminating it?
babble.com/content/articles/features/dispatches/alexander/insufferable/
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Upside: Long article discussing various pain management methods
Downside: Related links below, not embedded in the article
Epidural - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidural
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail including technique, side effects and complications
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