LabourPains.org

Labour Pains is the public information website of the OAA. Created specifically for expectant parents, midwives and healthcare professionals

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What are the risks and side effects of spinal anaesthesia during childbirth?

Our new infographics provide accessible information.

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Our Chair and @OAAinfo member Dr Gemma Crossingham spoke about our new infographic with @RCoANews to give pregnant people and women accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth #MatSafety2025 @babylifeline

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Our new infographics give pregnant women and people accessible information about the risks and side effects of epidural and spinal anaesthesia during childbirth.

SWIPE for insights ➡️

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Caesarean birth - what to expect? If you work with parents who have a planned caesarean birth, please take a look at our website which may be a useful resource for them. Visit https://t.co/RDyNYKrvy8

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Compare side effects in our pain relief comparison tool - a quick and easy way to understand more about your options for pain relief during labour. Visit https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0

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Find out more about the risks associated with epidurals, spinals and general anaesthetics in our infographic which helps explain each risk and the chances of them affecting you.
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Find out more about the key facts on epidurals during labour - an injection in your back to stop your feeling pain in part of your body. Visit https://t.co/BeHWPoW2BP

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Do you work with expectant parents? If they are feeling worried or anxious about labour, please share our website with them.

It provides reliable and unbiased information on pain relief choices during labour to help them feel more prepared. Visit https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0

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Did you know we have information on our website about the environmental impact of different forms of pain relief?

If expectant parents wish to find out more about pain relief options and the environment, take a look at our website https://t.co/UMAvxGJfmo

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Lots of parents might have heard about gas and air as a form of pain relief during labour. Share our website, where they can find reliable and trusted information on what gas and air is, how to use it, the benefits and side effects. Find out more

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Find out more about planned and unplanned caesarean delivery on our website and what to expect with both. We also have information for birth partners and what they can expect if they go into theatre with you. Visit https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0

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Have you told parents you work with about our pain relief comparison tool? You can see pain relief options such as opioids and gas and air side by side to understand the differences. Find out more visit https://t.co/9Buwgba3xD

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If you work with expectant parents, help them feel more informed about their labour pain relief choices such as Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia (PCIA). Our information explains all the pain relief options to help them prepare for labour. Visit https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0

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Did you know we have information on non medical options for pain relief during labour including TENS machines on our website. Tell parents about https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0 for reliable and trusted information on pain relief options to help them prepare for labour.

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Are you supporting expectant parents who have chosen to have a c-section? Tell them about the information on elective caesarean on our website and help them feel informed. Visit https://t.co/oFQBE0Ga48

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We care about every patient's experience of labour and that's why we created https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0 We want every family to be able to access reliable and trusted information about labour pain relief choices. Please help us by sharing our website.

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Some parents find complementary therapies helpful for pain relief during labour - find out more about these and other pain relief options on our website https://t.co/RDyNYKrvy8

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Our information is for everyone, including those supporting someone who is pregnant. From partners to birth partner, friend or doula - our information can help you prepare for labour. Visit https://t.co/RDyNYKrvy8

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Are you supporting parents who are expecting a baby? For information on pain relief during labour please tell them about labourpains,org and help us share our website as widely as possible. Visit https://t.co/fy8pHVbUN0

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Our website has information on all forms of pain relief during labour for parents expecting a baby, including opioids. Please share and tell parents who might find it useful. https://t.co/YM5YKDKMf8