There are 2 type of pain relief

 More women are opting for some type of pain relief during their labor and delivery, according to a study by the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. A survey of 378 hospitals showed that only 6 percent to 12 percent of women did not request pain relief, compared to 11 percent to 33 percent nine years prior. In the larger hospitals, regional analgesia, which includes epidural, spinal, or combined epidural-spinal techniques, accounted for 76% of anesthesia services and 57% in the smaller hospitals. There are two types of regional pain-relieving drugs – analgesics and anesthetics. Analgesia – pain relief without total loss of feeling or muscle movement – is typically administered to women in labor. This treatment blocks pain by numbing the nerves around the spinal or epidural space that encases the spinal cord. Anesthesia prevents all sensation and motion. In the past, doctors debated the safety of using an epidural during early labor in first-time mothers. But newer research shows that those who are concerned about receiving pain relief during early labor may be able to rest easy. According to a study by Dr., spinal-epidural analgesia during early labor does not increase the rate of cesarean delivery in first-time mothers. Cynthia A. Wong, who teaches anesthesia as an associate professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. This study also found that analgesia via combined spinal-epidural techniques resulted in better pain relief and a shorter labor when compared to pain medications administered by other routes such as intravenous or intramuscular injections. “Mothers have come to expect the kind of pain relief provided by regional techniques,” said Dr. At the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Brenda Bucklin is an associate professor of anesthesiology. “With recent studies showing that having this type of anesthesia early in labor will not increase chances of a cesarean delivery, I think their popularity will continue.”

Some women who are pregnant have it easy. Yet others have to go through many hours of labour. But one things for sure. After the delivery process, many are just plain tired. In addition, having to breastfeed and nurse a newborn several times a night can be exhausting. The new mum today does not have much time to rest and relax during her confinement period at home. She needs to get back to work pretty quickly and that means, facing added pressure to lose weight so that she can fit back to her office wear. Post-natal massage may just be the solution to her needs. Here are 6 top benefits of Post-natal massage therapy: 1. Relaxation 2. Stress Relief 3. alleviates neck and shoulder pain. 4. Hasten the reduction of fluid retention. 5. Help the uterus return to its original size. 6. Enhance body tone and reduce cellulite. In many parts of Asia, many women before delivery would in fact, prebook sessions with an Indonesian massage therapist for post-natal massage. The treatment is a traditional one which has been handed down several generations and even practiced today. This treatment involves the use of a massage oil applied to the stomach and a tummy wrap (beng kung), essentially a cotton cloth of several metres. The beng kung is used to wrap the body so as to push up the uterus, clear water retention, wind, spasm, shrinks the tummy and helps to reduce weight. Post-natal massage is usually done in the privacy of ones own home. For a mother that has delivered her baby naturally, it is generally pretty safe to go for a post-natal massage. For those that delivered by caesarian, be sure to consult your professional massage therapist or your doctor first. The majority, in fact, would advise delaying a postpartum massage for a few more weeks. Post-natal massage provides a sense of continuing comfort for the new mother. The aim of this massage is to give nurturing and emotional support as well as alleviate the muscle strain of labor and childbirth. Additionally, some postpartum massage therapies include a detoxification procedure to eliminate postpartum belly fat. Post-natal massage can sometimes result in a much more defined silhouette than the one prior to pregnancy!

When you are pregnant, your body is under tremendous pressure. Everything hurts, everything aches. But how can you get rid of this stress and tension? Massage after all is out of the question, isn’t it? Well maybe not. Many massage therapists today specialize in Prenatal Massages. You may wonder how a prenatal massage differs from traditional massage. Well, your therapists will use a variety of different massage Techniques , the techniques they use will concentrate on a woman’s neck, back and pelvic regions. These are of course the areas most often negatively affected by a pregnancy. If you are modest, don’t worry, your therapist will be able to customize the massage to you while respecting your personal limits. Another big difference in a prenatal massage is your position. Since you cannot and should not lay on your stomach, you will most often be laid on your side with pillows for support. Even though there are special tables that are made to accommodate pregnant women, most therapists will prefer that you lie on your side. The benefits of massage during pregnancy are numerous. Your body makes stress hormones when you're stressed out. Stress hormones that you produce will be felt by not only you, but also your baby. You can increase your baby's safety by reducing stress through massage. It can also ease your muscular aches and pains that can quite frankly make your life hell. This will let you enjoy this special time in your life that you may never experience again. Finding a therapist who Specializes in prenatal massage might take you a little effort. Do not assume that any massage therapists can accommodate you. Some might not have the experience and some might not feel comfortable accepting you as a patient at all. Ask your potential masseuse or masseur if they have experience dealing with pregnant clients. They might at least be able to direct you in the right direction if they don't.