Reality check: hard labor

Article Abstract:

'Walking' epidurals, in comparison to plain epidural anesthesia, allow laboring mothers to move about and urinate without a catheter and blocks feeling in the pelvis without lessening leg function. This type of anesthesia is intended to promote easier and more effective labor.

Usage, Peridural anesthesia, Epidural anesthesia

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Women in '95: how'd we do?

Article Abstract:

The events that affected the lives of Canadian women in 1995 are described. These include the appointment of Christine Silverberg as Calgary's police chief, the program to test women for breast cancer in Alberta and efforts against family violence in Nova Scotia.

Social aspects, Women, Canadians

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Slumber party

Article Abstract:

Sleep has restorative effect and involves a five-stage cycle which occurs several times a night. Dreaming occurs during the last stage and is characterized by rapid eye movements and a surge of electrophysiological brain activity.

Physiological aspects, Sleep

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