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Epidurals: Risks, Benefits and Alternatives for Pain Management During Labor

October 27, 2014 By Deena Leave a Comment

Epidurals may be popular choices for pain relief during labor, however they can come with some big risks (as do all medical interventions). You have choices as far as how you manage the pain or discomforts of labor. The epidural is one out of many options. *cue music* The More You Know!

Epidural Infographic LamazeInfographic courtesy of Lamaze International.

Filed Under: Into the Light, Main Blog Page Tagged With: Childbirth, Childbirth Education Classes, Coping Skills, Epidural, Interventions, Labor, Lamaze, Pain, Pain Management During Labor, Pregnancy

Deena Blumenfeld ERYT, RPYT, LCCE, FACCE

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