Levels of Pain Management
The most effective pain management begins long before your baby is born-with education. Your physician or midwife will review with you the educational opportunities that are available, including classes that teach relaxation, breathing and comfort techniques. Education is one of the most effective ways to manage pain, because simply knowing what to expect helps calm fears and promotes relaxation.
Once your labor begins, a number of additional techniques and treatments are available to help you manage your pain. Some of the most commonly used methods are described in this brochure. choosing the most effective pain relief method will depend on your personal goals plus some factors that can only be determined during labor and delivery, including how far along your labor has progressed, the location, severity and type of pain you are experiencing and other safety and medical concerns. our anesthesiologists and CRNAs will work with you and your health care team throughout the process to select the method that is right for you.