Tag: Pain relief

TENS and Pregnant Women
TENS provide safe, natural relief with no side effects.This type of method is offered during pregnancy and the different stages of labour to reduce the

Are there different labour and childbirth positions?
I recently read an article from Europe that talked about different helpful positions during labour and childbirth suggested by a doctor over there. I was

TENS Contraindications
It’s essential to consider TENS contraindications. The absolute contraindication applies to people with pacemakers. In this case, the cardiologist would need to give their approval

Can an overly strong ejection reflex lead to colic?
My baby is 13 days old and already has colic after breastfeeding. My milk flow is pretty strong, a powerful ejection reflex.

Can I have an epidural with a tattoo on my back?
Marie, I was wondering whether if I can get an epidural even with a tattoo on my lower back. My friend said that it wasn’t

What is pregnancy cholestasis?
Marie, I itch all over! My doctor said I have pregnancy cholestasis. Can you tell me what this means and what I can do to

How to Soothe Pain During a VBAC
To read the previous part, go to VBAC Success Rates. Like during a first vaginal birth, every method for soothing pain can be used during

Tattoos and Pregnancy
Did you read the previous part about Pregnancy Acne and the Formation of Cysts? Definition and explanation of why: On western countries, about 10-30% of

Analgesics and Anesthetics
During a hospital delivery, you will have the choice to relieve the pain of contractions with analgesics or anesthetics

The leopard position
How can you soothe a baby with a lot of gas? How can you hold them to help release it? In this short video, I

Nipple Pain
Nipple injuries are painful. Whether chapping or cracking, these injuries affect the nerve endings found in the skin’s epidermis.

What is spinal anesthesia?
My friend gave birth to a beautiful boy this week and she said that the anesthetist performed spinal anesthesia to quickly soothe her pain during