When more than one type of non-pharmacological analgesia was administered or used, record all types used.
This data element should be used in conjunction with the data element: Birth event-non-pharmacological analgesia administered indicator to obtain information on if non-pharmacological analgesia was administered to the mother during the birth event.
Code 02 Heat pack
A heat pack was administered to or used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 03 Birth ball
A birth ball was used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 04 Massage
Massage was administered to the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 05 Shower
A shower was used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 06 Water immersion
Water immersion was used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
During water immersion the labouring woman places her body into water or other liquid so that it is completely covered by the liquid. (e.g. tub, bath, pool).
Code 07 Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy was administered to or used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 08 Homeopathy
Homeopathy was administered to the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 09 Acupuncture
Acupuncture was administered to the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 10 TENS
A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) was used by the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
A TENS is an electronic device that delivers small electrical impulses to the body via electrodes placed on the skin.
Code 11 Water injection
A water injection was administered to the mother for pain relief during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 98 Other
A type of non-pharmacological pain relief not defined above was administered to or used by the mother during the labour and/or delivery.
Code 99 Not stated/unknown
The type of non-pharmacological pain relief administered to or used by the mother during the labour and/or delivery is not stated or unknown.