From the triage room to the postpartum unit, this guide covers what to expect, including expert advice on pain management and ...

Physicians have used meperidine (Demerol), an analgesia agent, in the management of labor since its introduction in the late 1940s. Meperidine for management of dystocia during the first stage of ...

Upright positions include sitting, standing, walking, and kneeling. Based on heterogenous results, women who maintained upright positions had a first stage of labor that was about one hour less than ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers. Preparing yourself for the unexpected – to the best of your ability – and practicing pain management techniques ...