Women who used a virtual reality (VR) headset to watch relaxing immersive scenes — such as a walk through a forest or along a beach — experienced a reduction in labor pain, according to results from a ...

When you think about labour pain, you might only think about the strong contractions in your womb. But for many expecting mothers, the most intense discomfort is felt in the lower back, a deep aching ...

Labour is one of the most physically demanding experiences your body will ever go through. Each woman’s pain threshold, labour length, and comfort needs differ, which is why there’s no single “right” ...

Labour plays out differently for everyone, so it pays to be aware of the various pain-relief options available to you. This works by applying tiny electrical pulses to the nerve endings just beneath ...

Childbirth is a symphony of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to anxiety and pain. Amidst this complex orchestra, music can provide a sense of harmony and control. But how does it work? Dr ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...