Pain Management Options For Childbirth
Let’s talk about childbirth and pain. We’re here to help, not to sugarcoat things! It’s not gonna feel great, but here are a few ways to make it better.
Knowing your options can make you feel more in control if a decision needs to be made to handle the pain.Our best advice? Have an open mind regarding pain management.
Medicinal Pain Options
(Talk to your physician or midwife about these options)
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IV pain medications
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Inhaled gasses
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Injections
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Epidural
All-Natural Pain Options
(These options will help you cope with pain, but will not make it disappear)
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A supportive partner and access to a midwife, doula or medical professional
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A quiet, safe birth environment
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Having an area to move; walk, rock back and forth, shower or bathe, use of a birth ball
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Other moderate interventions such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, TENS and water immersion
Our Labor and Birth Box is filled with curated items that are parent-tested and approved. We know what helps laboring mamas and what soothes newborn souls!
All of the items are backed by science and are ready to go in a handy and good looking backpack. Grab our Labor and Birth Box and you’ll be ready when it’s go time for baby!
