Epidurals are still a common intervention in managing labor pain, but the KV6.4 gene variant presents an exciting alternative that could change the way pain relief is approached in childbirth and ...

"We should change the notion that 'labor pains are a matter of ... what he describes as a woman's "natural right" to pain relief is not part of most childbirth experiences in Japan.

We assumed that suffering is unlikely if indicators of satisfaction were positive after childbirth. Adequate evidence of benefit in reducing pain exists for continuous labor support, baths ...

SMGS Hospital, GMC Jammu has started painless labor facility for ladies and an awareness program was organized in this ...

During labor and delivery, many women feel intense pain in their lower backs. This is called back labor and is likely a result of where the baby is positioned inside the body. Back labor is not a ...

A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...

With advancements in medical treatments around the world, childbirth no longer has to mean enduring overwhelming pain, thanks to epidural analgesia. An epidural is a form of pain relief that ...

Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the ...

Oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates contractions, can also have calming ... "So, maintaining access to emotional support during labor and delivery should always be a priority when possible ...