Labor and delivery is a unique and special experience.
Having an idea of what to expect helps you feel prepared for this important day. Your anesthesia professional, possibly aCRNASometimes called a CRNA, nurse anesthesiologist, or nurse anesthetist, these are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who specialize in administering anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. , will be there to help keep you safe and comfortable during your labor and deliveryThe process of childbirth where the body prepares for birth (labor) through uterine contractions and cervical dilation (opening) and the baby is born (delivery). . Learn about what you can expect during childbirth.