In an uncomplicated pregnancy, drug use during labor and delivery involves primarily oxytocin and narcotic analgesics. Oxytocin is a uterotonic agent, and it induces or augments labor. Pain is a ...

The control of labor pain and prevention of suffering are major concerns of clinicians and their clients. Nonpharmacologic approaches toward these goals are consistent with midwifery management ...

Whether by way of a pregnancy test in your bathroom or a blood test from a doctor, there’s no mistaking it: you’re pregnant.

This is called symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD) and is a common pain complaint in pregnancies. Here are some things that might help: Chiropractic care Pregnancy support garment Resting the pelvis and ...

There’s only one type of pain that’s the result of your body’s normal function (physiological) and that’s labor pain. Pain during childbirth is normal and has a purpose. During pregnancy the cervix is ...

Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Jan. 15, 2025 — Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for ...

The elderly may have a very complicated medical history and misleading signs. A longitudinal study found that 50% of elderly patients (65 or over) with abdominal pain required admission. 1 Because of ...

The trailer is for the movie 'Kinda Pregnant' and the trailer for it can be watched below. For those of you that are curious and want to learn what exactly this movie starring Amy Schumer is all ...