The experience of pain in labor can be influenced by a variety of factors such as previous experiences, and individual emotional, physical, motivational, cognitive, social, and cultural circumstances. Strategies for dealing with the pain can be medicinal and non-medicinal, both of which Drs. Alicia and Sarah outline today, with a particular emphasis on epidurals as we get frequent questions about them! As always, having a good understanding of your options is crucial in making decisions that feel right for you, even when sometimes things don’t go according to plan. This is also why we’ve assembled this free hand out about the Risks and Benefits of Epidurals and How to Support your Partner in Labour, as well as these other great associated episodes on Hypnobirthing and Waterbirths!

 

And if you would like a more in-depth understanding of your options, a reminder that there is a module on Pain Management in Labour in our Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass which includes a video from Stephanie Curran on Acupressure in Pregnancy and Labour!