Pregnant woman

Coping with labour

We are all different and there is no right or wrong way to cope with labour. Being fully informed about your options will help you decide what approach to take, and your midwife will help you make your individual plan for labour. 

In this section

  1. Pain relief

    Gas and air, pethidine injections, epidurals and complementary therapies.

  2. Water births

    Water births can ease labour pain and help mobility.

  3. Birth positions and staying active

    Staying active and changing positions during labour can ease contractions.