Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery

If you're concerned about pain during labor and delivery, explore these resources, which cover both medical and drug-free solutions that may help ease your worries and your discomfort.
Woman ready to give birth holding her belly in pain.
Stadol (Butorphanol) During Labor
hypnobirthing
Preparing for Childbirth With HypnoBirthing
Couple in Labor Holding Hands
Reasons You Can't Have an Epidural
Mixed race nurse examining pregnant patient's belly
Getting the Most out of an Epidural in Labor
Woman getting an epidural in labor
Spinal Headache
Pregnant woman in labor on hospital bed
When the Epidural Is Not Working During Labor
Pregnant woman timing contractions in hospital
What Is a Walking Epidural?
Woman using laughing gas to ease pain in labor
Using Laughing Gas for Labor
A nurse holding a mom in labor while she gets an epidural.
Epidural Recovery After Labor
Young woman enduring labor pains in hospital
What Is Back Labor and How Is it Treated?
Woman sleeping with a hot water bottle
Use of Heat for Comfort and Pain Relief During Labor
woman in labor with nurse
Reasons Women Want an Epidural During Childbirth
Pregnant woman in labor at hospital
Pain Treatment Options During Labor
Pregnant woman lying on hospital bed, elevated view
What Is an Epidural?
Mom semi-sitting in labor with an epidural
Why You Should Hire a Doula If You Want an Epidural
Pregnant woman in labour at home home birth
Ways to Cope With Labor Pain
Woman having labor pains
How to Support Your Partner During Labor
female medical assistant is preparing an infusion
IV Medications for Pain in Labor
woman in labor
Reasons Why Women Don't Always Want Epidurals

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