Labor pain fulfills a main role during labor, however, too high may hinder childbirth. An important role in the fight against labor pain plays psychological prevention and education conducted on antental classes. The alternative methods have a very welcome effect on the labor’s progress, because being active and using different facilities served the betterment of effectiveness of the effacement and dilation of cervix. Unconventional methods of childbirth pain relief are safe and can be used by most of patients. The patient can decide about form of anesthesia, while fully cooperating with the staff.

Key words: labor pain, pain relief, pain management methods, active labor.