What Every Expectant Mother Should Know

Fact: Pain management during labor and delivery is a personal choice for women.

Fact: Pain during labor is different for every woman and depends on a variety of factors.

Fact: There are four basic types of anesthesia used during the labor and delivery process.

Fact: Except in rare and exceptional cases, pain management has no impact on labor.

Fact: There is no arbitrary window for an epidural.

Fact: Women with lower back tattoos can get an epidural.

Fact: It is important that an anesthesiologist administer treatment.