Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural

[Kirsten Blacker]

Some years ago I had an situation like this. The mother agreed to have the 
epidural inserted, have a small test dose, which then wore off, and left the 
epidural catheter in for the duration. A compromise that kept everyone happy
Kirsten


From: "Diane Gardner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] Epidural
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 18:13:26 +1100
Hi all

I have a client, 42 y.o first time mum who is expecting twins. Her ob/gyn 
has told her that he would like her to have and epidural anyway to prepare 
her in case they have any trouble with the second twin being born. When she 
asked the midwife at her antenatal class if they can just insert the needle 
without giving her the actual medication she was told that it was either 
give it or not prepare her for the epidural at all, no half way.

In your opinions is this correct or can they do all the prep and then 
administer the drug if complications occur?

thanks in advance
Diane



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