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Different methods have been used to relieve labor pains throughout time. In the 1800s such methods involving doctors and hospitals were not as readily available as they are today. Other methods like relaxation and encouragement were widely used. As you can imagine, there's only so much encouragement and relaxation that can help with the pain of labor. That being said, anything that causes less stress for the mother giving birth is a good alternative, but what is the best option for reducing the intense pains that accompany labor and delivery? There are plenty of methods that are readily available on the internet and the lists go on, but here we have compiled a few of the most common and effective methods of labor pain reduction. 

Throughout this site, you will be able to find loads of informative material that may help your understanding of which method might work best for you or a loved one. Each method is different and has its own individual pros and cons, but every person is different as well and it is a preference as to which method a person might decide is best for them. Understanding what each method is may help this process of deciding what will be right for the woman when it comes time for labor. As mentioned before, this is only five of the many methods available to everyone going through labor so there are plenty more options to choose from if none of the methods discussed seem like the right fit.

We will be discussing different methods like:

- Acupuncture and the different pressure points associated with it

- Water birth and its effectiveness in creating a more relaxing environment during labor

-Active birth and its effects due to the natural movements incorporated

-Epidurals and the different means of administration available 

- Spinal blocks and how they are effective in relieving pain through anesthetic