The control of labor pain and prevention of suffering are major concerns of clinicians and their clients. Nonpharmacologic approaches toward these goals are consistent with midwifery management ...

because many techniques for labor support depend on the distraction from pain caused by the stimulation of competing nerve fibers. Methods such as massage, counter-pressure, acupuncture ...

At the center of the case is whether CHI Health and its employees erred in refusing to allow an Omaha woman to reenter the ...

Back pain is among the most common forms of pain patients endure, and can severely alter their quality of life and ability to ...

Brett Hull becomes the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games more than once in a career when the St. Louis Blues tie the Los Angeles Kings 3-3. Baltimore's brazen defense backs up ...

Using a breast pump may help start labor contractions for some full-term pregnant women or for those past their due dates. The theory is that nipple stimulation from the breast pump increases the ...

Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks, divided into first, second, and third trimesters. Different symptoms and physical ...

Emotional labor refers to the effort and control it takes to display the organizationally appropriate sentiment—whether that’s cheerfulness, compassion, discipline, or neutrality—when ...

There’s no one-size-fits-all ‘mommy makeover’—here’s what it’s actually like to get different versions of this popular ...

We reviewed the Helix Twilight Elite Mattress to see if it's supportive and comfortable for side sleepers. After a month of ...

Phosphine gas exposure can cause symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, thirst, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, muscle pain, chills and pulmonary congestion. A severe ...