Some women experience less pain during childbirth due to a genetic variant, KV6.4, which acts like a natural epidural, ...

The gynaecologist called for a shift in mindset about pain in childbirth, especially as it relates to the dignity and mental well-being of women. “The belief that labour pain is natural and must ...

Various studies have investigated perceptions of labor pain, and although women broadly describe it as “intense, demanding and difficult,” the language they use to describe the pain varies wildly.

I f you’re thinking about getting an epidural to help manage the pain of childbirth, you’re not alone. More than 70% of women delivering at hospitals elect for an epidural or other spinal ...

In a study performed on 587 women who received sterile water injections during their labor, researchers found that sterile water is a good form of short-term pain relief (it reduced their pain by ...

Women usually remain in the bath for a few minutes to a few hours during the first stage of labor. ... Proposed Mechanisms of Labor Pain Reduction With Each Nonpharmacologic Measure Mechanism ...

Diya Krishna’s viral childbirth vlog featuring epidural use stirs online debate. Experts urge caution, stressing medical ...

Childbirth can be a defining life experience, but it can also be disempowering for many women. The UK Health Secretary, Wes ...

You made it through labor and delivery, ... Some women feel pain in their pelvis long after they've given birth. If this happens to you, it may be because of a pelvic bone problem.

In east China's Jiangsu Province, as of March, 79,000 women had received epidural labor analgesia since it was included in the medical insurance coverage in July 2024, marking a year-on-year increase ...