Pethidine: Pethidine is a drug which is a pain killer and an anti-spasmodic so it helps with the pain of contractions and helps you to relax. It can be used with Entonox or on it’s own. It is similar to morphine and is administered via injection or intravenously. Pethidine can be used in the first stage of labour but not in the final stages as it can distress your baby (it can slow down their breathing).
Pros: It heps you relax, it is an effective pain killer, it is used by some …

Entonox: Entonox is more commonly known as “gas and air” and is one of the forms of pain relief with the least side effects but also with the lowest level of pain relief. It is a 50/50 mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide. It is inhaled through a tube which you put to your mouth whenever you want some.
Entonox does not so much stop the pain as it does change your perception of both pain and time. It is similar to being slightly drunk. Most hospitals will let dad have …

It is always best to decide in your birth plan which methods of pain relief you want and which you want to avoid. This is because it allows you to make the decision with a clear head having carefully weighed up the pros and cons.
On the day, however, be prepared to change your plans. You never know (even if this is not your first baby) how you will cope with the pain. You should not rule out any form of pain relief unless you are positive you do not want …

Chicken Pox is a childhood illnesses which is fleetingly unpleasant but rarely damaging in the long term. It can however result in more serious problems if contracted as an adult.
With everyone offering a different opinion it can be difficult to decide what to do. So what are the choices and what do you need to know to empower you to make that choice?
Chicken Pox is a highly contagious and most common in children. It is caused by the varicella virus. The main symptoms are itchy, blister like spots and flu …