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How your support person can help reduce the pain of labour
They might think they are just there to hold your hand, but experts say a woman's partner can actually make a difference to the level of pain felt during labour.
Can having an epidural reduce your chance of developing postnatal depression?
Now new research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) suggests that women who had epidurals and less pain in labour had a reduced chance of developing postpartum depression (PPD).
Explainer: what you need to know about epidurals
Epidurals were developed for pregnant women to address the severe pain of labour. In Australia about one in three pregnant women in labour has an epidural for this reason.
Why are we still trying to talk women out of epidurals?
"Culturally, we're obsessed with women suffering as much as possible during childbirth," writes Kasey Edwards.
Nose spray relieves childbirth pain, study finds
Women may soon be able to use a nasal spray for pain relief during childbirth following successful trials by an Australian midwifery researcher.
What you need to know about using TENS in labour
Thinking about pain relief options in labour? It's worth considering TENS, says a mum of three.
How to use gas effectively in labour
Many women in labour don't use gas effectively and suffer more side effects than benefits. Here's how to get the most out of this pain relief option.
Natural pain relief in the early stages of labour
While managing labour pains on your own can be daunting, there are a number of natural pain relief options to help you cope until you are admitted to hospital.
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When to ask for an epidural
When to start epidural pain relief during labour and delivery should be up to the mother, researchers say.
How music can help when you're in labour
Research has shown that listening to music during birth can help reduce pain and decrease anxiety. Mums share their advice on the music that helped them in labour.
Does swearing during labour help reduce pain?
During my child's birth I had cursed like a sailor. It wasn't just the odd F-Bomb - it was more like an F-Annihilation.
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