While an epidural can be an effective pain management technique during labor, it can also help relax muscles and lessen strain on the body. Experts agree it’s important to support and educate all ...

While many hospitals require an IV during labor, routine intravenous lines may not always be necessary. Here's why they might be placed.

BOSTON - New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications. Maternal mortality is on the rise across all racial and ethnic groups, and a new study in the ...

Epidural analgesia remains a cornerstone in managing labour and surgical pain, with evolving techniques aiming to enhance both efficacy and safety. Traditionally, continuous epidural infusion (CEI) ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some women who get epidural anesthesia during childbirth may have difficulty with breastfeeding in the short- and long-term, a new study suggests. Specifically, researchers ...