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Pain relief in labour: an overview
By Maria Muennich on 05/11/2009 in Labour & birth
Expectant mums now have a wide range of choice when it comes to coping with labour, whether through medical relief, alternative therapies or both
then, to have a good think about the various pain-relief options that may be available to you during labour well in advance.Mums-to-be approach pain relief in labour with varying expectations, apprehensions and emotions. Some will want to take any pain
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Pain Relief - Labour
By Farin on 29/07/2009 in forum
Hi, I am currently 34 weeks pregnant (1st time mum) and thinking about the birth everyday! I was wondering if anyone can tell me about their experience of taking pethidine or Meptid/Meptazinol as pain relief during labour? Can I still remain mobile
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Using Entonox for pain relief in labour
By ThinkBaby on 03/02/2005 in Labour & birth
The key points
systemThe high oxygen content is good for your babyMinimal interference with your control over labour as you can stop using the gas whenever you likeCan be used in conjunction with other pain relief, such as gas and airCan be used for homebirths
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Use of Pethidine for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 06/02/2006 in Labour & birth
The key points
What is Pethidine and how does it work?Pethidine is the most commonly used morphine derivative for pain relief and relaxation during labour. The drug is usually administered via an injection into muscle (bottom or thigh) and occasionally
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Using epidurals for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 26/03/2009 in Labour & birth
The key points
, preventing them from carrying pain signals from the womb and cervix to your brain. It allows you to remain conscious while blocking labour pains and at it's most effective can remove the pain of contractions completely without preventing you from feeling
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Use of spinal blocks for pain relief in labour
By Maria Muennich on 03/02/2006 in Labour & birth
The key points to be aware of
that transmit pain from the uterus and cervix, also similar to a full epidural, you are very likely to lose the feeling in your legs and so experience limited mobility.Pain relief is as effective as with an epidural, but with the advantage that it sets in more
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Epidurals Safer than Women Think
By Sarah Lawson on 12/01/2009 in Labour & birth
A new report claims that an epidural for pain relief in labour is not as risky a procedure as patients believe
During labour, one of the most effective sources of relief for intense pain is the epidural. However, because it involves anaesthetic being injected into your spine, many people fear risks of medical complications. Now research carried out at Bath
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Review: BabyCare Obi TENS
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/01/2008 in Products
A great TENS machine that's easy to use for pain relief at home and in hospital, throughout your whole labour
large pads Price: £44.99Contact:Babycare TENS The concept:All women find different forms of pain relief for labour work for them. One women will hate gas and air and another will use nothing else, or swear by their epidural, but for many women TENS is a
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Know-how: Waterbirth
By Maria Muennich on 06/09/2009 in Labour & birth
How using a birthing pool can be useful for birth and pain relief during labour
facilities and it is a very popular method for home births because it can dramatically aid pain relief in labour so you don't have to rely on drugs so much, if at all. Indeed, even if you do not wish to give birth in a pool, it can be a great way to ease pain
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How Pain Relief Affects Your Baby
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2009 in Newborn health & safety
In labour pain relief can ensure that your birth is less stressful for you and for your child, but are there any health pros and cons for your new baby?
consider.TENS and EntonoxMany women find it more effective to use a TENS machine and take entonox (also known as 'gas and air'), at the same time, to get through labour.Both these forms of pain relief are safe for your baby, although gas and air may leave
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