Bhavani Shankar Kodali MD
Professor
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine
University of Maryland Medical Center
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Author recieved Brigham and Women’s Physician Recognition Award for Innovative Educational Methods
The intention of this website is to educate pregnant women about various pain relief options during childbirth that are currenlty widely practiced. This is only an educational site and every pregnant woman is encouraged to discuss her options with her health care providers regarding their choice. All women should address their questions to thier health care providers and seek as much as information deemed necessary.
The author is grateful to Dr. Konstantin Balonov MD, Department of Anesthesiology, Tufts University Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA