Pain Management

Labor pain management is something that most pregnant moms consider. There are good options that include:

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.

Be sure to check out all my articles on pain mangement:

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 puts in your epidural and what types of qualifications do they need to do so? Did you know …

February 21, 2022 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Many people wonder WHEN in their labor they can be given the epidural. Today we'll discuss that, as …

February 21, 2022 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

The baby coming out is normally the most painful part of the birthing process. Will you feel the …

September 17, 2021 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Requesting an epidural is an important choice -- and choosing it too early or too late can have …

Women who plan on vaginal birth may wonder how painful the placement and infusion of epidural …

When is the best time to request epidural anesthesia? Will getting it earlier or later prolong …

Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …

September 17, 2020 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

How much pain should you expect during labor when you have an epidural? Should you expect to be …

September 2, 2020 // by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …