Virtual reality can distract from very real pain. VR headsets are being offered to moms-to-be during labor to help distract from the painful experience. The immersive entertainment is “being … ...

Had Helsper opted for an epidural, the most popular pain control for labor, she would have had to stay in bed. But in between taking breaths of the air, she could sit on an exercise ball and walk ...

Epidurals - injecting numbing medication into the back - are the most commonly used pain relief for labor and delivery. But there are many myths about them. Temple Health experts explain what is ...

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Since the mid-1800s, laughing gas has been used for pain relief, but it’s usually associated with a visit to the dentist. In the early 20th century, women used it to ease the pain of labor, but its ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — There is a new option for birthing patients along the lakeshore, to help ease pain during labor. Holland Hospital's Boven Birth Center now has a labor hydrotherapy tub. It is a ...