The pain of labor has been with us since the Garden of Eden. It seems to be more intense for some than others, possibly explaining why some need more analgesia than others.
Some women seem to be able to control their pain with breathing, focusing, or relaxing techniques.
Others want to be 'knocked out'. The challenge for the anesthetist is to stop or minimize the pain but not the labor, and do so in a manner 'SAFE' to both the baby and mother. Genevieve Goulding Epidural. Due Date Calculator Midwives MidWifeInfo. Manbit Anesthesia Thriveonline Healthfinder HealthGate.