The Case for Choice in Labor Pain Management

by Melissa Garvey, ACNM Writer and EditorEarly this year, ACNM released a new Position Statement on the use of nitrous oxide for managing labor pain. Unless you are a midwife or other clinician, it can be hard to understand why nitrous oxide and the ACNM Position Statement is such an exciting topic. I just finished combing through a thorough, informative post at Science and Sensibility that

While We Were Out

by Melissa Garvey, ACNM Writer and EditorACNM staff have been out of the office due to two major snowstorms that hit the DC area last week. Now that power is restored and major roadways are cleared, it’s time to catch up on all the midwifery news I missed.ACNM volunteers and telecommuting staff put the finishing touches on our newest Position Statement: Nitrous Oxide for Labor Analgesia. Stay