Everything but epidural!

Water pool, TENS, Entonox, Pethidine (rarely used), as well as any complementary therapies or techniques you currently use.

Support from a known and trusted midwife throughout and comfort measures such as hot and cold packs, a warm bath or shower, enough to eat and drink and the freedom to move around your own environment reduce the need for pain killers.

You might like to use aromatherapy, accupuncture, shiatsu, reflexology, homeopathy, hypnotherapy etc, which are not always welcomed in a hospital environment. 

View my Pain relief pro's and cons document: