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epidural 1. upon or outside the dura mater 2. a. injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord b. anaesthesia induced by this method epidural [¦ep·ə¦du̇r·əl] (anatomy) Located on or over the dura mater. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As for Rebraca, he has had two epidurals and continues have a disc-related problem in his lower back. In Birth Crisis, leading childbirth authority Sheila Kitzinger demonstrates how an increasingly technological approach to birth has resulted in more interventions--and more trauma: episiotomies, epidurals, and forceps deliveries leave many women feeling powerless and violated, which affects their ability to mother as well as their relationships with themselves and their partners. There's more reliance on electronic fetal monitoring, greater acceptance of epidurals and more genetic testing before the twentieth week of pregnancy. |
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