Women from minority backgrounds are less likely to receive adequate pain relief during childbirth ...

Physician anesthesiologists prefer that laboring women have an empty stomach because of the lower risk for aspiration (inhaling) of food in case general anesthesia for cesarean section becomes ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. The thought of giving birth is intimidating. We have seen plenty of depictions of painful ...

Having an epidural during labour is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Doctors refer to ...

Carolina Moreno administered three doses of epidural before falling asleep, only to be woken by the greatest surprise hours ...

Thinking about getting an epidural? You're not alone – it's the most common form of pain relief during labor in the United States. Here's exactly how it works, what it feels like, and what to expect ...

Women who have an epidural during labour face a lower risk of severe complications during childbirth, according to a study. Making epidurals more widely available and providing more information to ...

Pregnancy is more than just a beautiful phase; it is a crucial time when you prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the big day. Most women spend those nine months planning the D-day, ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds getting an epidural can lead to a lower risk of certain complications. Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images Getting an epidural during labor is associated with a reduction in ...

Exclusive: Guardian analysis exposes evidence of racial inequalities in pain relief offered across healthcare ...