Think about what you want to use and dont be pressured by OB into anything!!
options are water (shower and or bath), heat packs, massage,counter pressure, aromatherpay, music, hypnotherapy/hypnobirthing, position changes (especially standing, all 4rs, sittinng on toilet, sitting on bath. and more
ot nitrous oxide gas
tens machines are great!! physios hire them out
sterile water injections (if hospital offers them)
Pethidine
and then epidural!!
You are better to discuss with partner what you do and dont want and remmeber to be active in your labour move around as much as you can and be as upright as you can!!
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