If you want a way to reduce the pain of labor, delivery, and childbirth, an epidural may be just what you're looking for. You may also want to learn about painkillers, lamaze, or natural childbirth, but this pregnancy video has the scoop on epidurals!
An epidural involves placing a tube (catheter) into the lower back, into a small space below the spinal cord.
Breathing through delivery pain sounds good, but will that Lamaze class really help you manage the pain during labor? What's an epidural really like? How else do pregnant women manage the discomfort of labor, delivery, and birth?
While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, labor difficulty, or exhaustion during childbirth. Learn more about how a c-section works, in this video!
Before you decide on your birth plan, it's smart to understand your delivery options. You have choices about giving birth: Epidural or natural birth? Hospital or home? It's your pregnancy, so make sure your birthing plan is right for you.
Your pregnancy is almost finished! If you're planning on having a hospital birth, here's what to expect: from getting an epidural to labor and delivery to giving birth. Hospital labor isn't easy, but it has some advantages over giving birth at home.
Hospitals are a good choice for women with health problems, pregnancy complications, or those who are at risk for problems during labor and delivery.
