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 ...

BOSTON - New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications. Maternal mortality is on the rise across all racial and ethnic groups, and a new study in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Epidural anesthesia is used as an anesthetic for procedures involving the lower limbs, pelvis, perineum and lower abdomen. It is also possible to perform upper abdominal and thoracic procedures under ...

Natalie Bancroft delivered a healthy, 11-lb. baby boy at home without an epidural Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and ...

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 ...

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