{"id":1246,"date":"2021-06-10T12:06:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T12:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-womens-health\/?page_id=1246"},"modified":"2021-08-12T14:17:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:17:00","slug":"obstetrical-anesthesia-options-in-south-miami-fl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-womens-health\/obstetrical-anesthesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Obstetrical Anesthesia Options in South Miami, FL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Obstetrical Anesthesia Options<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Anesthesia is routinely used to help relieve pain during a medical procedure, which often includes common occurrences like childbirth. Many individuals are familiar with epidurals and their primary use of reducing pain during the birthing process, but there are also a few other options available for expectant patients of South Miami Women\u2019s Health.<\/p>\n

To determine which type of obstetric anesthesia is best for you, be sure to discuss each of your options with your obstetrician before labor begins. It is also important to remember that in some situations, additional obstetric anesthesia may be needed suddenly during the delivery process to reduce the mother and child\u2019s risk for birthing complications. Call (305) 665-9644 today to schedule a consultation!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

When to Use Obstetric Anesthesia<\/h2><\/div>

Natural births have become much more popular in recent years, and are certainly not a poor choice so long as mothers are able to ensure the safety of themselves and their baby throughout a natural delivery. There are a variety of conditions that can raise the risk of a natural birth, which may exist prior to a woman\u2019s pregnancy or may only arise during delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Existing Health Issues Before Pregnancy<\/h3><\/div>

Many women are categorized as being in a \u201chigh-risk pregnancy<\/a>\u201d for one reason or another. Most often, this has to do with a known medical condition that may affect the development and\/or birth of their fetus. Such conditions include:<\/p>\n