Data on Pain Control During Labor and Delivery Show That

Data on pain control during labor and delivery show that in the United States

A) about three-quarters of women have an epidural or spinal analgesic to provide pain relief during their labor.
B) most women do not need any medication to provide pain relief while they are in labor.
C) most women find that controlled breathing techniques are all that they need to manage their discomfort during labor.
D) three-quarters of women use an epidural during labor, but most report that it was ineffective in controlling their pain.