Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Pain Management For Labor and Delivery and other Child Birth topics.

What are my options for pain relief during labor and delivery?

Spinal

A spinal is much like an epidural - except that the medication is given in one single dose in the lower back. The lower half of the body is usually numbed. Nausea and vomiting are possible side-effects as well as a drop in blood pressure. A spinal patient must lay flat on their back for about 8 hours. Few patients experience a post-spinal headache.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Child Birth Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Lynne Christen

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!