What pain relief options can I use during labour?

What can support you during labour

What happens during labour?

What can I do at home when labour is just beginning?

Relaxin – the hormone that softens the pelvis

Adrenaline and noradrenaline – stress hormones that help at the right time

Endorphins – the body’s natural pain relief

Oxytocin – the hormone that drives contractions

Prostaglandins – the hormones that soften the cervix and help labour begin

Progesterone – the hormone that keeps the uterus calm until labour begins