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Increase Your Comfort During Your Labor and Delivery

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Sep 6, 2012 in Preparation, Safety, Things To Avoid | Comments Off on Increase Your Comfort During Your Labor and Delivery

In this QuickTip, Dr. Mark Zakowski shares with you strategies to help increase your comfort while wearing a blood pressure cuff during your labor and delivery.

Epidurals During Labor

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Sep 4, 2012 in Cesarean/C-Section, Medications, Preparation | Comments Off on Epidurals During Labor

In this Quick Tip, Dr. Mark Zakowski shares about the differing types of epidurals during labor and why it is important to know what type you want BEFORE you get to the hospital.

Blood Pressure & Epidurals

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 28, 2012 in Cesarean/C-Section, Medications, Preparation, Safety | Comments Off on Blood Pressure & Epidurals

Blood pressure monitoring is of vital importance when having an epidural. Dr. Mark shares ways to help stay comfortable with the frequent blood pressure checks, how to keep your blood pressure in the correct range, and what therapies the hospital may use if your blood pressure gets too low.

After the Epidural

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 23, 2012 in Fear, Medications, Preparation | Comments Off on After the Epidural

In this Quick Tip by Dr. Mark, he explains what you can expect after the epidural procedure.

When to Have an Epidural?

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 21, 2012 in Medications, Preparation | Comments Off on When to Have an Epidural?

In this Quick Tip, Dr. Mark shares the best time to have an epidural and the reasons that having an epidural is so important to having a positive labor experience.

Medications

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 16, 2012 in Medications, Preparation, Safety | Comments Off on Medications

In this Quick Tip, Dr. Mark shares about medications that can possibly interact with anesthesia the day of your labor and delivery. Learn why it is important to tell your anesthesiologist about ALL your medications and herbal supplements before your special day.

Combined Spinal Epidural (CSE)

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 14, 2012 in Medications, Preparation | Comments Off on Combined Spinal Epidural (CSE)

In this Quick Tip, Dr. Mark explains the Combined Spinal Epidural (CSE) and how this procedure can add to your positive labor experience.

Rules of the Room During an Epidural

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Aug 2, 2012 in Cesarean/C-Section, Preparation, Safety | Comments Off on Rules of the Room During an Epidural

Many hospitals have 'Rules of the Room' that need to be adhered to for the safety of the mom and baby during an epidural or spinal. Dr. Mark Zakowski explains why these rules are so important.

Itchiness After Epidural

Posted by Dr Mark Zakowski on Jul 26, 2012 in Medications, Recovery | Comments Off on Itchiness After Epidural

Dr. Mark shares the good news about feeling itchy after a c-section and epidural procedures, as well as strategies to address and alleviate this uncomfortable symptom.