Could someone please help me understand this painrelief option?

[redexpat]

Hello. Will be giving birth in Denmark in a couple of months and this is DC2. I've been reading up on pain relief in labour, as last time they only gave me 2 paracetamol and there is an option that I don't really understand -the name for it isnt in the Danish-English dictionary, but google translate calls it papsules in englsih. There is nothing resembling it in What to Expect When You're Expecting, and I learned the hard way it's best not to google medical stuff.

It says that they inject sterile water under the skin, and it stings like a bee sting, but then I don't understand how it works. It also says that it is most effective against lower back pain. Anyone got any idea what this is?!

[allisgood1]

Not sure entirely as I have t heard if it but this website explains it www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/sterile-water-injections#.VBAZ89m9LCQ

[redexpat]

Brilliant! That explains it rather better than the Danish leaflet. Thank you for doing my scary googling for me

[allisgood1]

No worries

Sounds very interesting and looks like it's also very effective!

Best of luck and congratulations

[prettywhiteguitar]

Ooh I just read that link sounds interesting ! My first was back to back and that might have helped

[Izzy82]

This was explained to us at Our NCT. Apparently, the 4 injections in your back are quite painful but then after that it's all plain sailing.