Pacifiers are perfect for babies in pain, unless the baby is a preemie with intensive-care tubes in his mouth — but a special preemie pacifier makes room for tubes while still letting the ...

By Miriam Falco (CNN) — For most parents – even the strongest believers in the benefits of vaccines – anticipating how their newborns’ facial expressions will turn from curious to shock ...

Teething is a normal developmental process. Some toys and home remedies, such as cold teething toys, pacifiers, and damp washcloths, can help relieve pain and discomfort. Teething happens when an ...

Pain relief: We chose teethers that provide pain relief to the baby through massage or cooling sensations. ... They can also be attached to a pacifier strap for ease of use.

About 50% of births include an epidural for labor pain relief. With an epidural, a doctor will inject a liquid local anesthetic into the epidural space, the sac of fluid around your spinal cord.

He came up with the theory that a fear and tension pain cycle can make labor more difficult,” said Packer. According to Packer, there are 30 years of evidence of the benefits for hypnosis in birth.