Pain Relief in Labor

Should you take medications for the labor and birth of your baby? What you need to know to make the right decision for you without all the drama.

Do you know your options for pain relief in labor? Natural childbirth? Epidural anesthsia? IV medications? How do you know what the right choice is for you.

Looking for some great tools to help make your labor more comfortable? Here are some hints on making your own comfort tools without breaking the bank.

Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a great non-medicinal way to relieve pain in labor. It has benefits and disadvantages just like any other pain relief method. Learn when it might be right for your labor.

While general anesthesia is rarely used it can be an important tool in labor and delivery's pain relief arsenal.

Test your knowledge of epidural anesthesia in this epidural quiz!

Nitrous oxide is a pain management technique for childbirth in some areas.

A free online complete childbirth class. Sign up for this onlien course to prepare you for labor!

IV pain medications have a place in labor and birth to help deal with the pain from contractions. Learn more about how they are used.

Do consumers have the ability to ask for pain medication on demand in labor?

Choosing a form of pain relief for your labor and delivery is important. The epidural is a popular form of pain relief for labor and for cesarean sections. Is it right for your birth?

Nitrous oxide is used to relieve pain in labor.

IV pain medications aren't talked about as frequently as an epidural, but they can be used with or without an epidural. Did you use them in labor? Moms share their stories of IV pain medications.