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Pain Management

Some women choose to have pain management medically and others naturally. It is important to know the risks and benefits of all kinds of pain management.

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ASK: Why would I consider a water birth or getting into water for my...

Speaker 1: (00:05) I think every woman should be offered a bath in labor. It's a warm bath, a bath that covers her abdomen. Being...
Dr Keith Bell-Acupuncturist-Fertility-Specialist - Lifestyle choicesvideo

ASK: How does acupuncture work? Is it safe for fertility, pregnancy & birth?

How does acupuncture work?  “This is a question that's been mystifying scientists for the last 50 years. We know that acupuncture works. We can see...
Pregnancy Advicesvideo

ASK: Why would I use visualization to help me with handling my contractions?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER A reason why someone would want visualization techniques during their contraction is because it can be quite intense and if we focus...
Birth Pain Managementvideo

ASK: What are some pain management options aside from getting an epidural?

Pain Management Options ANSWER: " Pain management is there, so many things that you can do. Obviously we know that there is a place for...
Birth Pain Managementvideo

ASK: What are some comfort techniques I can use during labor?

Comfort Techniques For Labor ANSWER: "Comfort techniques are a very important part of labor and there's a lot of very simple things that you can...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

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,...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

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...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

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...