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Labor involves hard work, and pain is part of the process. The good news is that you have many options to manage pain, as long as you know what those options are. This episode covers a wide range of medical pain relief options, including epidurals, nitrous oxide, IV medications, nerve blocks, and local anesthetics. Hear about the research on the risks, benefits, and effectiveness of each method so you can make informed decisions about which strategies are right for you and your baby. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/painmanagement/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is a portable device that features a mechanical rocking mechanism to gently rock your baby's crib or stroller to promote better sleep on the go. Plus it has a built-in amber night light, a rechargeable battery, soothing sounds, white noise, and sweet lullabies. Soothe your baby to sleep anywhere with the VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker. Check out the Stroller Rocker and save 20% with the code VTPODCAST20 at https://pregnancypodcast.com/strollerrocker . Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. The Zahler Prenatal +DHA is my #1 recommendation for a high-quality prenatal vitamin. In the month of September 2025, save 30% off the Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2tFOBgb with the code PREPOD30 and email your order number to vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com for a free silicone baby bib. You can always see the details and the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin at https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ 8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. You can try it completely risk-free for 100 days. If you feel the product has not worked for you, or if you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/ Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast See all discounts exclusive for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com