What is it?
Complementary therapies
Acupuncture, acupressure or hypnotherapy.
Entonox (gas and air)
A gas mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen.
What do you do?
Complementary therapies
You will need to arrange for a therapist to be with you during the birth.
Entonox (gas and air)
Breathe it through a mask or mouthpiece with a valve.
How much pain relief?
Complementary therapies
May help you relax and make the contractions seem less painful.
Entonox (gas and air)
Moderate help.
Time to start working?
Complementary therapies
Works as soon as the therapy starts.
Entonox (gas and air)
Immediate.
Any extra procedures?
Complementary therapies
None.
Entonox (gas and air)
None.
Risks to baby?
Complementary therapies
None.
Entonox (gas and air)
None.
Side effects for mother?
Complementary therapies
None.
Entonox (gas and air)
Some nausea. Can feel ‘spaced out’. Can be tiring and make your mouth dry
Effect on labour and delivery?
Complementary therapies
None.
Entonox (gas and air)
None.
