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Medical Pain Relief

There are many natural and pharmaceutical pain relief options available in hospitals during labor and birth.  In this section we will show you the difference between each of the medicinal options by answering the questions below.  Please click on a Pain Relief Method to learn more.  To learn more about non-medical pain relief, please see the Non-Medical Pain Relief page.

Questions to Ask.. What is it? How does it work? How will it make me feel? How long does it last? What are the side effects? How will it affect my labor? How will it affect my baby? How soon can I get it? When is the latest I can get it?

Epidurals Narcotics Tranquilizers, Sedatives and Barbiturates