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Jan 2018
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EBB 9 - Epidural during Labor for Pain M...

Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN
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How often epidurals during labor are used, and the difference between epidurals, spinals, and combined spinal epidurals (CSEs). The benefits of epidurals, spinals, and CSEs. The potential risks and side effects of epidurals, spinals, and CSEs for mother and baby

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