Show Notes
In this informative episode, Dr. Alicia Power is joined by Dr. Megan O'Connell, an experienced anesthesiologist, to discuss various pain management strategies for labor and delivery. They delve deep into both non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods to help women manage labor pain effectively. Tune in to know what to expect when you're expecting, when it comes to pain management options! Don't miss out on our Newborn Sleep 101 course where we share our experience supporting 1000's of families through this frequently challenging time - get better sleep today!
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