Home birth service
Women and birthing people choosing to give birth in one of our MLUs or at home can access a range of pain relief options to support a positive birth experience.
Available options include:
- Water immersion and birthing pools (you can use a bath at home or hire a birthing pool)
- Active birth techniques and position changes
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Massage and touch therapies
- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- Entonox (gas and air)
Our midwives are experienced in supporting physiological birth and will work with you to find the pain relief methods that best meet your individual needs.
Epidural pain relief is not available within the MLUs or at home. However, because our MLUs are located alongside our main maternity units, care can be transferred quickly if you decided you would like an epidural or if additional medical support becomes necessary during labour.
