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Queen Victoria Popularized Pain Relief During Childbirth
Today, using epidurals and other forms of pain relief during childbirth is standard practice, thanks to Queen Victoria’s forward-thinking approach. Before the mid-1800s, it was believed that enduring the pain of labor was a necessary part of becoming a mother.
However, in 1853, Queen Victoria requested ether during labor, which was seen as a breakthrough in pain management during childbirth. Her use of the “blessed drug” helped to normalize the idea of pain relief during labor, and soon it became a widespread practice worldwide.
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