The end of your pregnancy comes with plenty of gain (you get a baby when you’re done!) but also plenty of pain. There’s no getting around the fact that, no matter how you give birth, labor hurts. The ...

During pregnancy, you’ll face many decisions, one of them being whether to use pain medication in childbirth. While it’s not right for everyone, choosing to go without medication during labor can have ...

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 ...

Since the mid-1800s, laughing gas been used for pain relief, but these days it's usually associated with a visit to the dentist. In the early 20th century, women used laughing gas to ease the pain of ...

LEVITTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Having a baby is a major milestone for many women. But managing the labor pain can be a big hurdle in itself. "Since it was my first baby, I really didn't know what ...

The majority of women who chose nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to manage labor pain, ultimately decide to have an epidural, according to new research presented at the Anesthesiology 2016 annual meeting.

Recent studies investigating the management of analgesia in childbirth have demonstrated that pain relief can be started early in labor with no negative consequences. Also of particular importance are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Access may play a role in substandard pain management during labor and childbirth, say experts. (Getty Images) (DisobeyArt via ...

That little comb in your bag might be more useful during labor than you think. A simple tool, combined with the right technique, can help you feel calmer and more in control. Save this for later and ...