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Date: | Sat, 6 Jul 1996 10:36:04 -0400 |
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We've been using walking epidurals (Intrathecals) for probably close to 3
years. We have never had epidurals so I'm unable to compare with this type
of medication. Generally the meds are given a little later in labor here
(4-6cm), but this varies a lot. The moms generally recieve one dose of
medication, they aren't confined to bed and they don't recieve the large
bolus of fluids that moms with epidurals recieve. I can't say that I've seen
any problems with breastfeeding other then some sleepy babies in the first 24
hrs. The problems I see with intrathecals is the nausea, vomiting, urinary
retention the moms have to endure. We talk pretty plainly about the side
affects in prenatal class. I think Intrathecals are an alternative that moms
should have available and from the sounds of the affects of epidurals on
breastfeeding less of a problem for breastfeeding. This is only my humble
observation.
Linda Rosetti RN, IBCLC
Clarkston, Wa.
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