Expectant mothers at a hospital in Greater Manchester will be able to try hypnobirthing, as part of an NHS trial.

Tameside General Hospital is introducing the technique to women who want to take part.

Studies have found self-hypnosis, which started in the United States, allows many women to give birth without pain, and without gas and air, it said.

Women are not distracted from the pain but learn how to stay calm so their muscles relax.

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