Pain relief options
Managing pain in labour
Understanding the choices of pain relief are an important part of getting ready for the birth of your baby.
Although having a baby is a natural process, it can cause significant pain and discomfort.
Every woman is different, and every birth experience is unique, so the need for pain relief varies.
During labour, your need for pain relief may change, so it’s important that you are open to learning about different ways to manage pain during labour.
In this guide:
- Managing pain in labour
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Sterile water injections (SWIs)
- Nitrous oxide (gas)
- Morphine
- Epidurals