How to cope with pain during labour

Giving Birth

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Episode 1
What are the early signs of labour?

6 mins

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Episode 2
What are the stages of labour (Part One)?

8 mins

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Episode 2
What are the stages of labour (Part Two)?

7 mins

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Episode 3
What physical symptoms can I expect to see just before I go into labour?

6 mins

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Episode 4
What do I need to know about multiple births?

7 mins

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Episode 5
What is a premature birth?

5 mins

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Episode 6
How do I manage a sudden delivery?

4 mins

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Episode 7
What happens when my baby is overdue?

6 mins

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Episode 8
What do I need to know about induction?

5 mins

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Episode 9
What is vacuum extraction?

5 mins

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Episode 10
What do I do if my baby is breech?

5 mins

Episode 11
How to cope with pain during labour

4 mins

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Episode 12
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part One)?

6 mins

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Episode 12
What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part Two)?

5 mins

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Episode 13
What medications are available for me for pain relief during labour?

4 mins

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Episode 14
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part One)?

5 mins

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Episode 14
What is an epidural and how does it work (Part Two)?

4 mins

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Episode 15
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 1)?

5 mins

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Episode 15
What do I need to know about caesarean section (Part 2)?

5 mins

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Episode 16
What common labour complications do I need to be aware of?

5 mins

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Episode 17
What is the Special Care Unit and why might my baby need to be there?

5 mins

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Episode 18, Part 1
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 1)?

7 mins

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Episode 18
What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 2)?

7 mins

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Episode 19
What happens immediately after birth?

5 mins

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Episode 20
What is the fourth trimester?

6 mins

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Episode 21
What happens when I meet my baby for the first time?

4 mins

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Episode 22
What does my body go through in the first few days after birth?

4 mins

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Episode 23
What is birth trauma, and how do I recover from it (Part One)?

5 mins

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Episode 23
What are some common maternal problems after birth (Part Two)?

8 mins

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Episode 24
How do I keep a realistic frame of mind right after birth?

4 mins

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Episode 25
What are the baby blues, and how do I cope with them?

4 mins

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Episode 26
How can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression?

4 mins

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Episode 27
Is 'mummy brain’ a real thing?

5 mins

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Episode 28
How to accept your baby as their own person

4 mins

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Episode 29
How do I cope with visitors straight after the birth?

4 mins

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Episode 30
What should I know about returning to my sexual life postpartum?

5 mins

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Episode 31
As a new mother, should I return to work or stay at home?

5 mins

From Unii’s Giving Birth Journey, we explain how to cope with pain during labour.