“Gas & Air” (Entonox/Nitrous Oxide)

The archetypal birth drug! Breathed in through a mouth piece, the effect is similar to being a bit drunk. Your body and mind may relax, helping you to cope and your body to do what it needs to do.

Pros:

• Wears off quickly, so if you don’t like it, it’s easy to stop!

• Easy to use (and you control how much you use)

• Does not effect baby

• Does not affect freedom of movement

Cons:

• Some women find they hate it and feel “out of control” on it

• Can make you feel/be sick

• Can make you feel dizzy