Tag: Labor Pain Relief
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Pudendal Block: A Brief Overview
Read more The pudendal block is a regional anesthesia technique that involves injecting a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine or chloroprocaine, into the pudendal canal, where the pudendal nerve is situated. This procedure provides rapid pain relief for the perineum, vulva, and vagina, making it particularly useful during the second stage of labor, right before…
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Epidurals Don’t Delay Labor: So Tell Your Judgmental Friends to Be Quiet
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as the news of your pregnancy spreads, it seems everyone has an opinion on how you should navigate the journey of motherhood. The unsolicited advice can be overwhelming, creating a mountain of choices that often come with guilt and side-eye from others. But here’s some great news for expectant mothers:…
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Utilizing Local Anesthesia During Labor
Read more Local anesthesia is a technique that involves the administration of medication to block pain in a specific area of the body. This is typically accomplished through an injection around the nerves that transmit sensation to the vagina, vulva, and perineum, providing effective relief from discomfort in these regions. This form of anesthesia is…
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Pudendal Block
Read more The pudendal block is a regional anesthesia technique used during labor. It involves the injection of a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine or chloroprocaine (ropivacaine), into the pudendal canal, where the pudendal nerve is located. This procedure provides rapid relief from pain in the perineum, vulva, and vagina. Typically administered during the second…
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Should You Consider Laughing Gas for Labor Pain Relief?
Read more As your due date approaches, you’re likely filled with questions, especially about managing labor pain. While an epidural is the most widely used option for pain management during labor, there are other alternatives worth considering, including laughing gas. What Is Laughing Gas? Laughing gas, scientifically known as nitrous oxide, has seen a resurgence…
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Perineal Massage: Benefits During Labor and How to Do It
Read more Hey there! If you’re gearing up for childbirth, you might have come across the term “perineal massage.” You might be wondering, what is it, and does it actually help? Let’s dive in and chat about what it’s all about. What is Perineal Massage? Perineal massage involves gently stretching the tissues between your vagina…
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Using Local Anesthesia During Labor
Read more Local anesthesia is administered in specific areas to alleviate pain during childbirth. It can be delivered through various methods, including epidurals, pudendal blocks, and spinal blocks. Additionally, local anesthetics may be used at the end of delivery, particularly during an episiotomy, to relieve discomfort from perineal stretching and afterward to aid in repairing…
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The Comfort of Connection: Holding Your Partner’s Hand During Labor Reduces Pain
Get Pregnant Fast Every woman’s experience of labor is unique, but when I welcomed my two sons into the world, I found immense comfort in having my partner by my side. From the soothing back massages during early contractions to the moments when I gripped his hand tightly as the intensity of labor increased, his…