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If you're like most women, the pain of labor and delivery is one of the things that worry you about having a baby. This is certainly understandable, because labor is painful for most women.
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/childbirth_pain.html
Upside: Easy to read page with good detail on pain management choices for labor and delivery
Downside: Notice the additional resource tabs on the top right of the page
What are the advantages of having a natural childbirth? What are the disadvantages of going without drugs? How do I prepare for natural childbirth? Breathing exercises and visualization One-to-one ...
www.babycenter.com/0_natural-childbirth_174.bc
Upside: Detailed article on various natural childbirth options
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Think before getting a tatoo while you are pregnant. Maybe you've thought of remembering this special time in your life with a tattoo, or maybe you have concerns about existing tattoos. More than ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/tatoos.htm
Upside: Good explanation of having an epidural if you have a tattoo
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidural
Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail including technique, side effects and complications
Downside: None
Topics you will find: 15 Ways to Reduce Pain During Childbirth Understanding the Cause of Labor Pain Pain Has a Purpose 3 Time-Tested Relaxation Techniques 3 Reasons Why Laboring in Water Really ...
https://www.askdrsears.com/html/1/T010800.asp
Upside: Many detailed articles on managing labor pain
Downside: All on one page means you will scroll a lot
You can't wait to meet your precious baby. But if you're like most first-time moms, you may be anxious about the actual birth. Just how much does labor and delivery hurt?
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/240_12936.asp
Upside: Good article summarizing pain relief options
Downside: Small font size
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pain levels reported by laboring women vary widely. This variation is not dissimilar for perceived pain in other situations. Pain levels seem to be influenced by ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childbirth
Upside: Discusses medical and non-medical pain control
Downside: Need to scroll halfway down to find section
Many new mommies want to experience a natural, easy labor without the drugs, because they want to be more alert as to what is going on around them. I am the mother of three, and I told myself my ...
www.associatedcontent.com/article/156942/easy_labor_without_medication.html
Upside: Article with information and advice on going through labor without pain medication
Downside: Multiple clicks to read entire article
If you have a tattoo on your back can you still get a shot for pain in your back during labor? A. This is a common question, as the popularity of tattoos has been recently increasing. In particular, ...
www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth/exwc3.htm
Upside: Doctors answer to user questions on tattoos and having a spinal or epidural
Downside: Several ads
The management of pain during labor varies greatly. It is important for you to talk with your doctor before labor begins, and choose the pain relief methods that are best for you.
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/pain-relief-during-labor.html
Upside: Basic overview pain management during labor and delivery
Downside: Map at bottom may not work; cluttered page