Pain relief is an independent and individual choice for all pregnant women. Every woman will have an idea or plan on what they want to use when going into their birth experience. Whether you’re aiming for a completely non-medical pain relief birth or are certain you want an epidural, there is a spectrum of pain relief options in between that you may not have known about.
In today’s episode, we’re discussing common pain relief options for birth with Dr Gareth Symons. Gareth has been a consultant anaesthetist since 2013 and has an anaesthetist practice in both public and private health systems. He is a wealth of information and I’m so grateful to have him in to share his expertise with you.
Gareth talks about a variety of pain relief options including gas, intermuscular injections, and epidurals. There are benefits and risks to all medications and Gareth runs us through each of these thoroughly. He also discusses side effects for both mum and bub, the misconceptions around epidurals, and the impact of Covid on pregnant women giving birth.
This episode will help you learn more about your options and empower you to feel confident in your choice.
Enjoy.
Resources mentioned:
Pain relief in Labour and Childbirth
Managing pain in Labour
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** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.
