In this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, an obstetric anaesthetist and a lecturer with the University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine, Dr Kehinde Adebayo, claims every woman can have a nearly painless ...

Labour plays out differently for everyone, so it pays to be aware of the various pain-relief options available to you. This works by applying tiny electrical pulses to the nerve endings just beneath ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers explore the utility of virtual reality (VR) as a non-pharmacological intervention in managing labor pain and anxiety. Study: ‘Giving ...

Birthing and peanut exercise balls are two non-pharmacologic interventions that are frequently used during labor. Although midwives and nurses have been using birthing and peanut balls during labor ...

Since the mid-1800s, laughing gas has been used for pain relief, but it’s usually associated with a visit to the dentist. In the early 20th century, women used it to ease the pain of labor, but its ...