Pethidine/ Diamorphine can have a bad rap but it definitely has its place in the birth world. It can provide rest and relaxation, which can be enough to break that pain-> tension-> fear cycle ⭕️ Like every option in labour/birth it has to be weighed up with the cons to make sure that is the right choice for you. This question came from a Mum who was having her induction, left her laptop at home and wanted a refresh on her pain relief choices from The Birth Chapter 💁🏼‍♀️ The course is yours to