Women's health · Explanation & counselling

Labour pain relief

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 4 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in the antenatal clinic. Kirra Brady, 26, is 36 weeks pregnant with her first baby. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated. She wants to know her options for pain relief in labour.

  1. Explain the pain relief options in labour and agree a plan with Ms Brady

  • You do not need to take a history or examine the patient

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