Our coverage of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) continues with this essential piece.

What is being done in the field of pain management during C-sections? Are there ways to improve clear communication between patients and medical professionals?

The statement on Pain During Cesarean Delivery from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is here: https://www.asahq.org/standards-and-practice-parameters/statement-on-pain-during-cesarean-delivery

The conversation also touches on guidelines for oral intake during labor and the ongoing debate about safety and patient comfort during labor and delivery.

Presented by Desiree Chappell, TopMedTalk co-editor in Chief and Monty Mythen, TopMedTalk’s founder, with their guest, Mark Zakowski, Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Quantum Birthing, LLC.