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Let's talk about epidurals. These guys are popular. In fact, some patients want them before they're even in labor. Some women come in so painful they grip their nurse's arm and growl, "I want ... READ MORE
If you’re like most pregnant women, the pain of childbirth is at the top of your list of concerns. While several effective pain-relief methods, such as epidurals, are commonly used to ease ... READ MORE
My daughter Maggie is an only child, so I have an only experience in the delivery room. It was, however, a doozy — one that makes me a genuine expert on the subject of a father’s decorum. ... READ MORE
Karen Mead didn’t act like a candidate for trauma-free childbirth. Quite the opposite. When the now-39-year-old New Hampshire mom went in for her first prenatal blood test, she passed out as ... READ MORE
Considering that at least 60 percent of American women today have an epidural for pain relief during labor, it’s surprising how misunderstood this procedure is. For starters, even doctors use ... READ MORE