Pain Relief Options – Self-help Methods
During labour there are many different things that a woman can do to help manage contractions. These include the use of different positions, breathing and relaxation methods.
During labour there are many different things that a woman can do to help manage contractions. These include the use of different positions, breathing and relaxation methods.
Your Story
Would you like to share your experiences of using self-help pain relief methods during labour? If you have recently had your baby at the Women's and Children's or been a support person for someone who did and would like to share your story, please get in touch via email. Your details will remain anonymous.
Email address: HealthCYWHSAnaesthesiaWB@sa.gov.au
Further Information
- Labour skills: Physiotherapy education – Information Sheet (98kb)
- Relaxation techniques for pain management in labour (The Cochrane Collaboration)
- Mothers' position during the first stage of labour (The Cochrane Collaboration)
- Massage, reflexology and other manual methods for managing pain in labour (The Cochrane Collaboration)