In case you missed it, a global epidural catheter shortage is affecting many parts of Canada. This is of course of grave concern to pregnant people who planned to manage their labour pain with an epidural. But while an epidural is the “gold standard” because it allows for pain relief to be given continuously over an extended period of time, there are lots of other pain-management options. Tap the #linkinbio for five other strategies you can use—and stories from real moms who have used them 😅