#17 - Pain Relief Options in Labor — What You Actually Need to Know
In this episode, Amsy walks us through the medical pain relief options available during labor, from the lowest-intervention techniques all the way to the epidural. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, keeping your options open, or already know you want an epidural, this episode helps you understand what's actually available — and what to expect from each option.
Options covered, from least to most intervention:
Sterile water injections — Not a medication at all, just sterile water injected just under the skin of the lower back. It stings going in but can provide meaningful pain…
The skinny
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