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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Hospital refuses women in labour most common form of pain relief

PA Media

A Kent hospital has withdrawn gas and air for women in labour due to ventilation issues impacting staff.

The most common pain relief method used while giving birth, also known as Entonox, is a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide gas.

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