When you think about labour pain, you might only think about the strong contractions in your womb. But for many expecting mothers, the most intense discomfort is felt in the lower back, a deep aching ...

Labour pain is one of the most intense and unforgettable experiences you’ll ever go through. But how you handle those moments really matters. The way you move, breathe, and respond can actually make ...

It's no secret that childbirth has a reputation for being incredibly painful. But the general consensus is that the excruciating pain is worth it thanks to the reward at the end - aka meeting the mini ...

Pregnancy seems to come with endless unknowns. Like, for instance, why on earth did nobody mention that trapped wind in pregnancy is very much a thing? Is pregnant sex actually safe? And what, pray ...

India has had ‘walking epidurals’ for over a decade, but experts point out that they are yet to be used widely. Let’s ...

There's a big learning curve when it comes to pregnancy. For many expecting parents, just thinking about contractions can be nerve-wracking because they are associated with pain and the start of labor ...

Giving birth is one of the most painful experiences people will go through BEFORE the Victorian era there was little pain relief available for women during labour. Queen Victoria is credited with ...

Women who catastrophise labour pain - that is, they have an exaggerated negative orientation to pain - are likely to adjust less readily to the demands of motherhood and are more prone to postpartum ...

A recent research suggests that acupuncture may help control pain during childbirth. Previous studies have found that acupuncture may be helpful in treating low back pain, acute dental pain and ...