Episode 170 - Managing labour without pain medication

Sometimes labour can hurt a little or a lot. Either way, there are things that you can do to increase your capacity to manage the pain of labour. This includes your mental game, the capacity of your support team, some free things that can be done anywhere and some other tools that require pre-planning and money. For 18 years I’ve witnessed women giving birth without medical pain management and I’ve offered the full catalogue of what I’ve seen work in this episode. In this episode I refer to 3 products that you could add to your labour pain management kit: ElleTENS machine - purchase or hire https://elletens.com.au/?elle=melanie... The Birthsling by Dr Jess Michaels https://thebirthsling.com/?ref=GreatB... Online Hypnobirthing education and skills with Poppy Child use the coupon code "Melanie" at the checkout to receive 20% off. https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-bi... Other great birth rebellion episodes that complement this episode include: Episode 169 - The Epidural Episode 119 - What choices did Mel make for her births? Episode 15 - The hormones of labour Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help? Episode 83 - Warnings about the bed and what to do instead Episode 20 - Sterile water injections This episode is sponsored by the convergence of rebellious midwives. Get your ticket to the 2026 convergence being held July 31 until August 2 2026 https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/the... The convergence of rebellious midwives conference, tickets are available NOW. Get your ticket - it’s not just for Midwives! https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/the... Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at https://www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at https://www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast. Disclaimer The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, or delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain the accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.