Classes in preparation
Complications of Epidural Anesthesia
Neurological sequelae:
Foster Kennedy published about 40 years ago an article entitled “severe paralysis caused by spinal epidural anesthesia.” This article received much publicity and almost caused the complete abandonment of epidural anesthesia, especially in Europe.
Dripps et al. in 1956 published the results of three years of research: Long-term monitoring of 10,098 patients undergoing epidural anesthesia complications. The incidence of serious complications proved to be of 1:10.000. Most complications were attributed to contamination of needles producing a rising arachnoiditis.
In 1980, Reisner and Ravindran described cases of neurological disorders following intrathecal application of procaine containing sodium metabisulfite, a stabilizing agent in equilibrium with sulfur dioxide and water and carbon dioxide that readily crosses the cell membrane causing intracellular damage. Read the rest of this entry »
Different types of classes in preparation for childbirth
Expecting their first child brings a wealth of overwhelming questions and fears about an event that is totally unknown.
In this situation, many parents consider a good way to dispel doubts and fears is to attend classes in preparation for childbirth.
Such classes cover a myriad of topics all related to childbirth, such as various breathing techniques, vaginal and cesarean delivery, management of labor pain.
There are some kinds of childbirth that have a particular view on the subject, there are two commonly used methods of breathing and relaxation exercises are the Lamaze and Bradley.
The Lamaze technique remains the basic principle that childbirth is a totally natural and healthy process and that to approach it with confidence, women should be trained and educated.
This method searches and examine all the ways that mothers can find both the strength and enough support during labor and delivery.
Classes are focused on relaxation and breathing exercises that seek to condition the woman so I can have a successful response to pain.
The conditioning for instructing women to respond to pain and stress that point with actions that benefit them and not get tense attitudes as misguided or hold your breath. They are also used concentration techniques, or massage to reduce pain. Read the rest of this entry »