Frightened of Labour?

It doesn’t matter whether you have pain relief or not, all that matters is that the baby is born OK. A study has shown that women who go into labour with realistic expectations, are much more likely to have a good experience, and to enjoy their baby. So beware of antenatal classes that suggest you can (and should) always have a ‘natural’ birth.

Positive facts about childbirth

• 9 out of 10 women have a baby with no problems whatsoever
• Some women have quick and easy labours – and some fortunate women don’t need any pain relief, and really enjoy it (I’m not kidding).
• You’ll have a midwife with you, and she or he has been specially trained to look after you
• Nowadays, you can have pain relief as and when you need or want it.