What Types of Anesthesia are Safe When Pregnant?
As with any medical intervention performed during pregnancy, expectant mothers are concerned about the possibility of undergoing surgery or other medical procedures that require anesthesia and may not be safe when pregnant. Naturally, there is concern for the development of the fetus, as well as for the immediate safety of the pregnancy and the safety of the mother. Recent studies and a long history of documented use have repeatedly shown that anesthesia is generally safe when pregnant.
