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Labour and Delivery Epidural Education

The anaesthetists at Women's Health, Auckland City Hospital, would like to give you the opportunity to learn about epidurals and their role in pain relief and labour.

Labour is not the best time to burden you with this information, so we are offering free, hour-long talks by an anaesthetist at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month.

The session will be in the form of a video presentation, followed by time for discussion and to ask questions. Come along with your partner and find out all you ever wanted to know about epidurals.

Common questions that can be discussed at the talk include:

  • What is an epidural?
  • What does it involve?
  • Can everyone have an epidural?
  • Who performs the epidural?
  • Is having an epidural painful?
  • How long does it take to work?
  • Does it always work?
  • How long does it work for?
  • When should I have my epidural?
  • Will the epidural affect my baby or my labour?
  • What are the side effects or complications of having an epidural?
  • What if I need an operation?
  • What are spinals?

How to Book

As numbers are limited, bookings must be made for the talks. Phone Cherylyn on (09) 307 4949 extension 25026 during office hours.

Please meet at the 5th floor reception area at Auckland City Hospital, Park Rd, shortly before 7.30pm on your designated evening. You will be met by an anaesthetist who will take you to the room where the talk is to be held.

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