Pain management in pregnancy and lactation

Abstract

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that can be seen in all age groups and brings the person to the physician. Since pain may be the first sign of severe diseases, it should be investigated and treated effectively to avoid physiological and psychological dysfunctions in patients. According to the definition revised in 2020 by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage in any part of the body. The presence of emotional factors as well as objective stimuli causes differences in definition, perception, and behavioral responses to pain. Pain is a personal experience affected by biological, psychological, and social factors to varying degrees [1].