The UK is experiencing tightening supplies of epidural infusions after a key supplier’s contract expired and demand increased for the anesthetic commonly used by women giving birth.

An epidural is a method of pain relief that a doctor can administer during labor and other medical procedures. However, there are benefits and risks. This article will look at the pros and cons of an ...

If you're nervous about childbirth, you're not alone. These tips can help you feel calmer about going into labor.

A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, officials have warned. Healthcare providers received a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage ...

An epidural is an anesthetic delivered through a catheter (small tube) into a potential space outside the spinal cord called the epidural space. Using this catheter, we are able to infuse a solution ...

Learn about LDRP suites for a comfortable, natural birth. Dr Lekha KL, Senior Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology\u00A0at ...

It’s no secret that delivering a baby can be painful, yet the decision about whether or not to use an epidural is a personal one for you and your family. An epidural is used to block nerve signals ...

Pain relief options for labor and delivery extend beyond epidural. Credit...Elena Xausa Supported by By Alice Callahan This guide was originally published on May 3, 2019. In my first pregnancy, I ...

An epidural hematoma is a serious head injury that tears a blood vessel just under your skull, on top of the brain's outer membrane, called the "dura." It often happens when you fracture your skull ...