A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

Intermountain hospitals offer a variety of options for pregnant patients for labor and delivery and postpartum care. Pregnant patients can opt to see an OB/Gyn or certified nurse midwife, and they may ...

Pain management during childbirth has evolved dramatically over the centuries, from herbal remedies to modern epidurals. But what if one of the most effective natural pain relievers has been growing ...

Recent studies investigating the management of analgesia in childbirth have demonstrated that pain relief can be started early in labor with no negative consequences. Also of particular importance are ...

How it can help: Hydrotherapy seems to reduce pain and definitely relaxes women during labor — which is why many hospitals now provide Jacuzzi tubs. (If you’re laboring in a birthing center, you’ll ...

Access may play a role in substandard pain management during labor and childbirth, say experts. (Getty Images) Researchers used data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 1.7 ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...