The Women's Building at Christiana Hospital
Anesthesia services for the obstetric patients at Christiana Care are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anesthesia is delivered utilizing the Anesthesia Care Team approach in which an Anesthesiologist and CRNA collaborate to ensure safe and appropriate anesthesia care.
Both routine labor support as well as emergency services are provided with the goal of ensuring a safe experience for every patient.
Epidurals are offered and are provided for over 80% of women in labor at Christiana Care. Additionally, we provide anesthesia for women planning on Cesarean Section for delivery as well as when an emergency Cesarean Section is required.