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Pain relief during labour
Learn what natural and medical options are available to you to relieve pain during labour and how your birth support partner can help you.
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Non-medical pain relief during labour
There are many ways to relieve labour pain without medicines. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the different options to help choose one or more that suit you.
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Gas (Entonox)
Gas or Entonox is nitrous oxide mixed with oxygen. Gas can help with pain relief, and it is safe for you and your baby.
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TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
TENS machine delivers a small electrical current to the body through electrodes attached to the skin. TENS, is a form of pain relief without medicine.
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Pain management in babies
Babies can experience pain, but they can't tell you how they are feeling. Learn the signs that your baby might be in pain and how you can help to soothe them.
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Giving birth - second stage of labour
The second stage of labour lasts from when the cervix is fully dilated (open) until your baby’s birth. Learn more about this stage.
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Medicines for babies and children
Get practical and reliable advice on giving your sick infant or child medicine, including help with measuring dosage and managing side effects.
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Pelvic pain in pregnancy
Some women develop pelvic pain in pregnancy. This is sometimes called pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).
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Managing period pain
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) is common but might make it difficult for you to enjoy normal activities. Here are some ways to manage painful periods, and know when it’s time to see your doctor.
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Growing pains in children
Growing pains are likely to occur when there is an imbalance between bone length and muscle strength which happens during periods of growth in children.
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