At week 35 of pregnancy we discuss pain management for your upcoming birth. Issy talks about techniques for dealing with pain in labour & we welcome Marya Zia, an anaesthetic registrar to discuss epidurals and other pain relief options in hospital.You can purchase & download the full 40 week series (which includes 24 episodes) plus early access to bonus episodes at www.isitnormalpodcast.comFollow us on instagram here: @isitnormalpodcast*This podcast is intended as an informative discussion around general issues related to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your health and pregnancy it is important to contact your midwife or GP.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.