Title: URGENT Advice Required
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Jo, this is most likely a reaction to the Fentanyl
which is the opioid pain killer part of the epidural solution. It is
a very common side effect of epidural analgesia, and usually passes without
treatment. Regards, Lois
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Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 6:17
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] rash
Can anyone tell me if a rash like Justine
described is common with birthing women? I had a HORRIBLE rash just like
Justine described and at first they put it down to me being allergic to the
pain killers they gave me after the cs and then I was told it is a common
reaction to the epidural. The birth was rather traumatic (to say the
least!) and I read with interest that others have suffered rashes related to
emotional state; just interested!
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Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 7:26
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] URGENT Advice
Required
Hello All
I have a friend who had a
bub on Saturday and since she was in labour on Friday she has had a severe
heat type looking rash (GP/Ob) says it�s pregnancy something or other and
did not offer much in the way of remedy. It is very red and raised and
itchy like hell, also the heat affects it (and we live in Nthrn NSW!) she
has large patches over abdo/ top of legs etc.
Antihistamines are out
of the question with breastfeeding I believe, the babe is feeding
beautifully so it would be great to help with the rash so Mum does not
consider giving up BF. She is currently bathing in an oatmeal product
and applying a soothing cream with oatmeal in it.
Any super
remedies??
Thanks a bunch
Justine
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