Thinking about getting an epidural? You're not alone – it's the most common form of pain relief during labor in the United States. Here's exactly how it works, what it feels like, and what to expect ...

How it can help: Hydrotherapy seems to reduce pain and definitely relaxes women during labor — which is why many hospitals now provide Jacuzzi tubs. (If you’re laboring in a birthing center, you’ll ...

Right side back pain during pregnancy can be due to the growing uterus, weight gain, pregnancy hormones, and the separation of the abdominal muscles. Some pregnancy complications can also cause back ...