Barriers and problems in labor pain management

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of problems in labor pain management from literature and research review. Four main causes of barriers and problems in labor pain management are the nature of the childbirth, services/health personnel/hospital policy, maternal factors, and environmental factors. Suggestions on those problems were raised. Problems in labor pain management are important and need to be solved.

Keywords

• labor pain, pain, pain management problems, ineffective pain management, pain management barriers