Relieving Labour Pains

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Types of pain relief during labour

There is a range of medical and natural forms of pain relief that a woman can choose to ease labour pain. Being aware of your choices can help you make informed decisions.

We describe the types of medical and natural forms of pain relief available as well as the known side effects for the woman and her baby. This includes options such as an epidural, spinal anesthetic, Pethidine, gas and a variety of natural therapies.

Select an information section below or browse our INDEX:

Labour & Birth

Inducing labour

Caesarean

Reference

Epidural during labour

Epidural for a Caesarean birth

Gas during labour

General anaesthetics

Pethidine - narcotics for pain relief in labour

Spinal anaesthetic for a Caesarean birth

Spinal anaesthetics for labour

Natural therapies and other methods for pain relief

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