I often hear people wanting to know how to have a "natural" birth at the hospital. It's important …
Pain Management
Labor pain management is something that most pregnant moms consider. There are good options that include:
- Natural Pain Management
- Nitrous Oxide (not available everywhere)
- IV Pain medication
- Epidural pain management
Also, as 33% of families end-up having a cesarean section, it is also important to know about caesarean section pain management.
The epidural does have some important timing to consider. You might be able to get an epidural at 7 cm, but that changes as your progress. I share when the best time to get an epidural is. I also share what you should expect to feel with an epidural.
I have a whole podcast episode about the pain in birth.
Be sure to check out all my articles on pain mangement:
Epidurals During Pregnancy & Labor
Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …
How Many CM Do You Need to Be to Get An Epidural?
You're hoping to get an epidural while you're in labor -- but how far "along" do you need to be to …
Weird Side Effects from The Epidural That No One Talks About
The epidural gets both a lot of flack and love online. Some people love it, some hate it -- but …
Weird Side Effects from The Epidural That No One Talks AboutRead More
What to Do If You Can’t Decide if You Want an Epidural or Not?
Not sure if you'll want an epidural or not? Honestly, you're not alone. The majority of patients …
What to Do If You Can’t Decide if You Want an Epidural or Not?Read More
Is a “Walking Epidural” A Real Thing?
Are you wondering if you can get a "walking epidural" -- the answer is that it DEPENDS. Some …
Does Labor Still Hurt With an Epidural?
How much labor pain should you expect during labor when you have an epidural? Should you expect to …
How Bad Does the Epidural Hurt? What to expect during placement.
Women who plan on vaginal birth may wonder how painful the placement and infusion of epidural …
How Bad Does the Epidural Hurt? What to expect during placement.Read More
Best Time to Get an Epidural During Labor
When is the best time to request epidural anesthesia? Will getting it earlier or later prolong …
Why Can’t You Get an Epidural After a Point During Childbirth?
You may be wanting to get an epidural, but not sure at what point you CAN'T get during childbirth …
Why Can’t You Get an Epidural After a Point During Childbirth?Read More
Can I Get An Epidural at 7 Centimeters? Is it too late?
Requesting an epidural is an important choice -- and choosing it too early or too late can have …
Can I Get An Epidural at 7 Centimeters? Is it too late?Read More
When Can I Get a Labor Epidural?
Many people wonder WHEN in their labor they can be given the epidural. Today we'll discuss that, as …
Can You Feel the Baby Coming Out With the Epidural?
The baby coming out is normally the most painful part of the birthing process. Will you feel the …
Can You Feel the Baby Coming Out With the Epidural?Read More
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?
Making the choice to get an epidural during an induction can be confusing. If you know you're going …
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?Read More
Can an Epidural Cause Back Problems?
There is a lot of discussion about whether or not epidurals cause back problems for pregnant women. …
9 Reasons TO Get an Epidural: Valid reasons to get the “happy-dural”
I just wrote a post on reasons to NOT get an epidural, so today I thought I'd share the reasons TO …
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Why Not to Get an Epidural: 10 Reasons to consider other pain management in labor
Did you know that only about 60 percent of women in the United States actually receive epidurals for …
Why Not to Get an Epidural: 10 Reasons to consider other pain management in laborRead More
Cesarean Section Anesthesia
Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …
Epidural vs Spinal: Which is best for you?
What are the differences between an epidural or spinal anesthesia? Today we're going to give into …
What to Do When Your Epidural Doesn’t Work
Epidurals sometimes don't work. That's right, you pay all that money, and sit up for the placement …
Who Administers an Epidural
Who puts in your epidural and what types of qualifications do they need to do so? Did you know …
