ASA Lifeline | Anesthesia Topics.
What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Fact: Pain management during labor and delivery is a personal choice for women.
Fact: Pain during labor is different for every woman and depends on a variety of factors.
Fact: There are four basic types of anesthesia used during the labor and delivery process.
Fact: Except in rare and exceptional cases, pain management has no impact on labor.
Fact: There is no arbitrary window for an epidural.
Fact: Women with lower back tattoos can get an epidural.
Fact: It is important that an anesthesiologist administer treatment.