You will be given pain medication to help control the stress and pain of labor. The pain medication can be injected into the muscle or given through the vein. Opioids
Category: Labor and Delivery
Antibiotics may be used during preterm labor to prevent an infection. You will need antibiotics if an infection is causing your preterm labor. They type of antibiotics used depends on
Urinary and bowel problems for new moms Childbirth can present a lot of problems. It is not uncommon for new moms to experience urinary and bowel problems. They may
What is the purpose of vaginal exams during labor ? Your health care professional will check your progress during labor. She will put on sterile gloves and insert
Itchy nipples while breastfeeding can be uncomfortable. It can even discourage moms from nursing . There are many reasons why nursing mothers may experience this. Consult your lactation consultant or
Vaginal seeding is the practice of placing a gauze inside the vagina of a woman who is having a cesarean. After child birth, the gauze is used to wipe the