Pain Management Options For Childbirth

by Wumblekin Experts

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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)

  • IV pain medications

  • Inhaled gasses

  • Injections

  • Epidural

     

All-Natural Pain Options
(These options will help you cope with pain, but will not make it disappear)

  • A supportive partner and access to a midwife, doula or medical professional

  • A quiet, safe birth environment

  • Having an area to move; walk, rock back and forth, shower or bathe, use of a birth ball

  • 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!

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