All about pain relief options during labour

There are many different pain relief options to help with the pain of labour and childbirth. Here’s everything you need to...more

Visualisation, meditation, affirmation: tools for labour and birth

Explore the tools that can REALLY make a difference to your experience of birth. more

Epidurals for caesarean births

Whether you’re planning an elective caesarean or circumstances mean you end up having one, you could have an epidural for...more

Needle-free pain relief for childbirth? Sign me up!

A self-administered nasal spray is just as effective as pethidine injections but with fewer side effects for mother and baby. A...more

Reasons for having an epidural

Epidural anaesthesia is the most popular pain relief method used during labour. Here are the key reasons an epidural may be recommended. more

The facts: pethidine as pain relief in labour

How do you know what sort of pain relief is right for you in labour? Find out everything about pethidine so you can make informed...more

What are the different types of epidurals?

There are a number of different types of epidurals – all with their own pros and cons. Here’s your guide to the various...more

Spinal anaesthesia for labour

Got questions about spinal anaesthesia? Here’s our comprehensive guide to having a spinal for pain relief during labour. more

Tips for creating a positive attitude towards pain during labour

Positive beliefs about your labour and pain experience can help keep pain under control. Here are some simple strategies to keep...more

Understanding labour pain - why is giving birth so painful?

Here’s to understanding how the pain of giving birth works – and how this knowledge can help you better manage it during labour! more

Factors influencing how you feel about your labour pain

How you experience labour pain is objective and uniquely individual, and there are many external and internal factors that can influence...more

Reasons an epidural anaesthesia may not be recommended

Epidural anaesthesia is not always recommended – here are the key reasons your caregiver may recommend alternative pain relief. more