Access may play a role in substandard pain management during labor and childbirth, say experts. (Getty Images) Researchers used data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 1.7 ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers explore the utility of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention in managing labor pain and anxiety. Study: ‘Giving ...

Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Reducing Pain and Suffering During Labor One large, uncontrolled prospective study [65] reported on the use and effectiveness of aromatherapy in a large referral ...

So, you're about to have a baby. You've been to the birth classes—you learned how being upright and moving around can help you be as comfortable as possible. Perhaps you've even learned some ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

In a study of women in labor in the U. S., social inequity was associated with lower use of neuraxial analgesia -- an epidural or spinal pain reliever-- among non-Hispanic White women and, to a ...

If 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 anesthesia ...

A new bill will head to Congress to prevent women from being turned away or sent home from a hospital while in active labor, after a video circulated of a Black woman writhing in pain at an Indiana ...

Many women use hypnosis to ease the pain of childbirth. When it comes to using hypnosis during labor, the theory is this: If you're scared, your body will respond accordingly by producing adrenaline, ...