Tag: labor pain
ASK: I just found out I’m pregnant! Am I alone in my fear of...
You are Not Alone
You're not alone in your fear of pain. Every woman fears the pain of labor. It is our job to educate...
ASK: I want to have a natural birth but I’m afraid I can’t handle...
Pain Does Not Equal Suffering
I would say probably universally, the pain of labor is one of the things that every woman anticipates, and many...
ASK: What types of pain management options are available for my labor and birth?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Historically, women believe there are two types of pain management in birthing scenarios. One is an epidural and the other is nothing,...
ASK: What are side effects of a spinal anesthesia when used in labor &...
ANESTHESIA ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SERIES
ANSWER: "Side effects from spinal anesthesia are very similar to the side effects experienced during labor analgesia. Those would include blood...
ASK: What are the different kinds of anesthesia?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
There are several different kinds of anesthesia. The most common kind is general anesthesia during which patients should expect to be completely...
What is anesthesia?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Anesthesia is a form of medical care that was developed to allow patients to have surgical procedures. No one really knows exactly...
