Epidural anesthesia and other pain medication are frequently used in labor by women to take away the pain of childbirth. Many women have unmedicated births by choice while other women insist on medication from the first contraction.

Take aside. Find journal or news articles that relate to the argument “Should analgesics and general anesthetics be used during childbirth”? Write a 2-3 page paper defending the stand you take on the subject.

Activity Outcomes
1. Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively.
2. Analyze common health problems and issues and the role of nurses when promoting health for children and adults through the lifespan.