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I wrote this while having an epidural
To prove how magical - and vital - medicalised births are.
Epidurals don't slow down labour, according to new study
The findings are contrary to long-held assumptions.
Link found between obesity and failed epidurals
Losing weight before falling pregnant may save mums-to-be a world of pain during labour.
How an epidural helped relieve this dad's labour pain
Each to their own, but for me it is Vote 1 epidural. It made it a smooth and enjoyable process ... for me.
New dad's tip: get your wife some frozen condoms
It's the post-birth hack many mums have known about forever. Now one dad's post about the importance of frozen condoms is attracting attention.
How your support person can help reduce the pain of labour
They might think they are just there to hold your hand, but experts say a woman's partner can actually make a difference to the level of pain felt during labour.
Can having an epidural reduce your chance of developing postnatal depression?
Now new research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests that women who had epidurals and less pain in labour had a reduced chance of developing postpartum depression (PPD).
Explainer: what you need to know about epidurals
Epidurals were developed for pregnant women to address the severe pain of labour. In Australia about one in three pregnant women in labour has an epidural for this reason.
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Why are we still trying to talk women out of epidurals?
"Culturally, we're obsessed with women suffering as much as possible during childbirth," writes Kasey Edwards.
Nose spray relieves childbirth pain, study finds
Women may soon be able to use a nasal spray for pain relief during childbirth following successful trials by an Australian midwifery researcher.
What you need to know about using TENS in labour
Thinking about pain relief options in labour? It's worth considering TENS, says a mum of three.
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