Vegan Health Tips with Michael Klaper, M.D.

Michael Klaper, M.D. is the author of Pregancy, Children, and the Vegan Diet; one of only a few books that covers vegan pregnancy on the market today. He has postgraduate training in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and obstetrics. He continues to educate people on the benefits of a vegan diet.

Disclaimer: The medical opinions stated here are for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.

Question:

If it comes down to it and I need pain relief during labor, which would be safer for my baby, a narcotic in my IV or an epidural?

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Answer:

Without question, an epidural, administered as late in labor as possible. Narcotics like Demerol and morphine find their way across the placenta and create a higher risk of depressing breathing in the baby.

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