Childbirth can no doubt be painful -- but not as bad as many women anticipate. If there was a list of the most physically painful life experiences for women, childbirth would likely rank at or ...

Many women worry about the pain they’ll feel during childbirth. Learn about the different options you have to handle your labor pain.

Pain And A Broken Epidural: A Mom Feels Alone And Helpless During Labor : The Baby Project Lateefah Torrence says it took her a long time to write her birthing story because she didn't want to ...

There are many advantages to epidural during labor, but there are also some risks. We share the pros and cons to help you weigh your options and come up with a birth plan that's right for you and ...

The level of nitrous oxide used for labor is lower than has been used in dentistry. And it is not a continuous flow like dentists have used, but flows only when a laboring mom puts the mask on.

Patients in active labor were assigned to the study by an obstetrician, who ordered them to be given medication for pain. A technician administered 1 ml. of medication subcutaneously from a ...

If a labor and delivery nurse chooses to pursue graduate-level education in obstetrics and gynecology or women’s health, they may become a labor and delivery nurse practitioner.