Provide obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia.

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Being pregnant and giving birth put a lot of pressure on our bodies. It's common to experience a degree of discomfort or pain during labour and there's a chance that you'll require surgery while you're pregnant. You might not need the care of an anaesthetist when you're carryi...

Ngā Kaitukurehunga: E atawhai ana i ō tātou tūroro māuiui rawa, i te wā o te poka, i muri iho hoki.

Epidurals offer the most complete relief from contraction pain. They rapidly numb the lower body, but allow you to be aware during the birth of your baby. They can provide sustained pain relief that can be tailored to your needs to still allow a degree of movement and sensation.