The Types of Pain Relief During Labour
THE TYPES OF PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOUR | |
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Type | Description |
Analgesics (medication for pain relief) |
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Entonox or Nitronox |
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Epidurals |
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve (TENS) |
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Healthy Birthing
THE TYPES OF PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOUR | |
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Type | Description |
Analgesics (medication for pain relief) |
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Entonox or Nitronox |
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Epidurals |
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve (TENS) |
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FETAL MONITORING | |
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Technique | Description |
Fetoscope |
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Doppler Ultrasound |
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Electronic fetal monitors |
The baby's heartbeat and the contractions can be recorded using a device called the electronic monitor. There are two kinds.
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You never know what kind of massage is going to feel good. The best idea is to experiment and try out different kinds of massage. Then, when the time comes, you will have choices.
General information for the person giving the massage.
The following animations demonstrate the main massage techniques.
to see the effleurage (light massage) technique.