With labor and delivery less than two months away, mothers may be considering how they will cope with pain during childbirth. Commonly used techniques for pain relief include:
Breathing techniques, such as those taught in a Lamaze class
Pain relief medications given through injection or IV
Epidurals, an anesthetic administered by means of a soft, thin catheter that's placed in your lower back (similar to a spinal tap).
In order to decide which pain relief option to choose, talk with your healthcare provider and learn as much as you can about each option.
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