If you want a way to reduce the pain of labor, delivery, and childbirth, an epidural may be just what you're looking for. You may also want...

An epidural involves placing a tube (catheter) into the lower back, into a small space below the spinal cord.

Breathing through delivery pain sounds good, but will that Lamaze class really help you manage the pain during labor? What's an epidural rea...

While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, l...

Before you decide on your birth plan, it's smart to understand your delivery options. You have choices about giving birth: Epidural or natur...

Your pregnancy is almost finished! If you're planning on having a hospital birth, here's what to expect: from getting an epidural to labor ...

Hospitals are a good choice for women with health problems, pregnancy complications, or those who are at risk for problems during labor and ...

Birth or Birthing Centers give women a "homey" environment in which to labor and give birth.

Cesarean delivery takes about 45 to 60 minutes. It takes place in an operating room.

Many natural methods help women to relax and make pain more manageable.