The Rooted Womb

07/10/2026

07/03/2026

One really frustrating situation for both women and midwives is the sudden appearance of a fever in a mum or baby after an epidural.

This can lead to a cascade of tests and antibiotics, even though most practitioners already know that no infection is likely to be present.

I first wrote about this phenomenon - epidural fever - in 2002, when I was working on postnatal wards and seeing it for myself.

I decided to have another look at this topic recently, and I learned that the research has come even further since then.

In particular, we now have more understanding of why this happens.

So I have completely rewritten my blog post.

In it, I describe the phenomenon and how often it occurs, look at the evidence on this topic, explain the issues, and suggest how women and practitioners can use this evidence in decision making.

You can read the blog post at https://www.sarawickham.com/questions-and-answers/epidural-fever/

I hope you find it useful.

06/30/2026

06/29/2026

06/28/2026

The second book in the Take Charge of Your Birth series, Labor Induction: Why, When, and How? takes a deep dive into one of the most common interventions in maternity care.

From the reasons induction is recommended, to strategies for waiting safely, to evidence-based practices that support a smooth process, this book equips both families and birth workers with reliable data and practical tools.

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06/14/2026