As the Bradley method teaches, thank God for medical discoveries and medicine available for emergencies. Many lives have been saved because of it. However, in the case of normality and uncomplicated birth, natural childbirth is the safest route.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Epidural Risk
This is an older Dateline article (2006), of a new mom who died shortly after giving birth after contracting menangitis most likely through her epidural site. I haven't found the outcome of the lawsuit or new info on this particular case, but I show it for FYI. Obviously there are many who have epidurals with no complications whatsoever, and many who only have mild complications. However anyone who has ever had an epidural is already aware of the possible side effects and complications associated with one- you have to sign a waiver that you release liability in case of such risks (I have a copy I took home from the hospital after my son was born to show students).
As the Bradley method teaches, thank God for medical discoveries and medicine available for emergencies. Many lives have been saved because of it. However, in the case of normality and uncomplicated birth, natural childbirth is the safest route.
As the Bradley method teaches, thank God for medical discoveries and medicine available for emergencies. Many lives have been saved because of it. However, in the case of normality and uncomplicated birth, natural childbirth is the safest route.
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