Pain Relief In Labour

Non-pharmacological methods

• massage and touch

• relaxation techniques

• rhythmical movements

• hot and cold - showers or baths

• TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

these need to be taught beforehand, some women find helpful

Pharmacological

• pethidine

• Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen

• Epidural anaesthesia

• Pudendal Nerve Block

• Perineal Nerve Infiltration

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