Women's Health - Maternity, Pregnancy Care | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai | Te Whatu Ora

Postal Address

National Women’s Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Contact Details

Phone 09 623 6455 or 0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)
Email NWHweb@adhb.govt.nz

• Walk in Centre
 09 623 6455/0800 966 264 option 2 (free phone)

• Labour and Birthing Suite
  (09) 307 2888 or  0800 966 264 option 1 (free phone)

• Women's Assessment Unit
  (09) 631 0784

• Day Assessment Unit
  (09) 307 4949 ext 25907

• Appointment enquiries
  (09) 638 0400

Pain Relief Options in Childbirth

Pain is a normal part of labour and childbirth. The pain women experience in labour is caused by contractions of the uterus and the thinning and opening (dilating) of the cervix. No two people will experience or feel the same thing in labour. We all have different pain tolerances and react differently to stress and pain.

Dull backache and crampy “period like” pain is commonly experienced in early labour. As your labour progresses these feelings will intensify as your body works to birth your baby.

It is very important that you understand your options and remain flexible on your choices for managing your pain during labour.

Visit the National Women's Health website for more information on pain relief during birth.

https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/maternity/womens-health-maternity-pregnancy-care-auckland/