There are studies that suggest that babies with any form of pharmacological
pain relief including and emphasising epidural pain relief cause delayed
time in the first breast feed and consequently reduced longevity of breast
feeding . Right now I can¹t site you to any references but they are
:-)
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Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 4:49 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream
Here are some useful sources for the risks
PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Cc: Kelly Zantey
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream
Sarah's article's are so well referenced. One of the reference's included
is:
25) Fernando R, Bonello E et al. Placental and maternal plasma
concentrations of fentanyl
Kelly
There was some recent research reported yesterday (I think) in the press -
from Adelaide IIRC. Evidence that the fentanyl component of epidural
effects babies and particularly their ability to breastfeed.
Can't get the ref to hand immediately, but it is recent research.
Debbie
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream
They are very well referenced, which is why I was surprised when she
challenged me on it as I knew Sarah uses lots of references (her articles
are on my site) - but if you read the bit about the drugs going into the
bloodstream
, 2006 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream
http://www.blackwellroyalmarsdenmanual.com/sample/mars29.htm
The above link is a very in depth look at epidural drugs and their mode of
action.
Helen
- Original Message -
From: Kelly Zantey [EMAIL
Here are some useful sources for the risks of epidurals. Funny how women are
told to avoid alcohol and soft cheeses in pregnancy but encouraged to imbibe
powerful and dangerous drugs in labour.
Drugs in labour twenty years hence.
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/artic...ugsinlabour.asp
, December 12, 2006 4:49 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream
Here are some useful sources for the risks of epidurals. Funny how women are
told to avoid alcohol and soft cheeses in pregnancy but encouraged to imbibe
powerful and dangerous
