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5 ways to manage labour pain amid Canada's epidural shortage

If you were hoping for an epidural, it's time to ask your doc if your labour will be affected by the shortage and choose an alternative pain-management strategy.

There's an epidural shortage in Canada—but there are lots of other ways to manage labour pain

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What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

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Hypnobirthing is a relaxation technique that may help reduce pain and anxiety during labour. How does it work and is there any science to support it?

Hypnobirthing: What is it and does it actually work?

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The mom of six was expecting an 8-hour home birth, but was blindsided while running errands in her car.

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Labour and delivery

This pregnant firefighter rescued a car crash victim while fully in labour

There's an epidural shortage in Canada—but there are lots of other ways to manage labour pain

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

This mom had a roadside birth and drove home with the baby still attached!

This Encanto star recorded her song while she was already in labour!