Analgesics and Anesthetics

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Are you giving birth in a hospital and would like to learn about the different ways to soothe pain? Marie and Dr. Martine Pirlet, anesthesiologist, talk about analgesics and anesthetics that can be used during childbirth. Epidurals, spinal anesthesia and pudendal nerve blocks will reveal their secrets.

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Reactions of mothers during labour (French only)
Caesarean deliveries

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