--- title: Rescape makes the headlines with VR for maternity description: VR for maternity is pioneering the use of distraction technology to help support women in labour- helping them to relax, stay calm and ‘escape’ the confides of their ward via a headset. image: https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/_108243052_maternitystill3.jpg --- [![Rescape](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/rescape.png) ![Rescape](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/rescape-icon.png)](https://www.rescape.me/) Phone   [+44 2921 890211](tel:+44%202921%20890211) - Why Virtual Reality? - [VR and Pain Management](https://www.rescape.me/virtual-reality-and-pain-management) - [VR and Palliative Care](https://www.rescape.me/virtual-reality-and-palliative-care) - [VR and Dementia](https://www.rescape.me/virtual-reality-and-dementia) - [VR in Paediatrics](https://www.rescape.me/virtual-reality-in-paediatrics) - Our solutions - [DR.VR +](https://www.rescape.me/virtual-reality-drvr-plus) - [DR.VR Junior](https://www.rescape.me/drvr-junior) - About Rescape - [News](https://www.rescape.me/news) - [Client Portal](https://rescapeportal.me/#/) - Request a demo - Blog - [Blogs](https://www.rescape.me/blog) # Blog Archive ## Rescape makes the headlines with VR for maternity 09 August, 2019 ![Rescape makes the headlines with VR for maternity](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/_108243052_maternitystill3.jpg) Is Virtual Reality Maternity the new Hypnobirthing? With a partner already on board trialling the use of VR for women in labour, there’s no wonder that the media were interested in a new drug-free therapy option that could soon be rolled out in maternity wards across the country. VR for maternity is pioneering the use of distraction technology to help support women in labour- helping them to relax, stay calm and ‘escape’ the confides of their ward via a headset. With reviews from expectant mums already showing the benefits of the product, the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is planning on trialling the technology and if successful, could result in the headsets being rolled out in maternity wards across Wales. Securing UK national coverage, there’s certainly a buzz around how the product can support women in labour and act as an alternative option to drugs to manage anxiety and pain, much like the already-popular hypnobirthing techniques. You can read the full BBC article on VR for maternity [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49280154)   [Back to News](https://www.rescape.me/news) Share this: [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.rescape.me/news/rescape-makes-the-headlines-with-vr-for-maternity) ## Would you like more information? Simply fill in the form below for instant access to our DR VR brochure. ![VR Distraction Therapy_brochure cover](https://www.rescape.me/hs-fs/hubfs/VR%20Distraction%20Therapy_brochure%20cover.png?width=400&name=VR%20Distraction%20Therapy_brochure%20cover.png "VR Distraction Therapy_brochure cover") ### Get in touch **Rescape Innovation** Orchard, Trade Street, Cardiff CF10 5DT Phone   [+44 2921 890211](tel:+44%202921%20890211) Email   [info@rescape.me](mailto:info@rescape.me) ![Bi-lingual ERDF LOGO jpg-1](https://www.rescape.me/hs-fs/hubfs/Bi-lingual%20ERDF%20LOGO%20jpg-1.jpg?width=157&name=Bi-lingual%20ERDF%20LOGO%20jpg-1.jpg) ![Campaign Tech Awards: winner of Tech for Good 2018](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Tech_Awards_Final.jpg) ![WalesOnline Digital Awards 2018 - Highly Commended](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/walesonline_digital_awards_logo.png) ![Healthcare & Life Sciences Awards 2018 - Winner: Most Innovative](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/healthcare_and_life_sciences_awards_logo.png)     ### Join our newsletter for a fresh perspective: - [![Facebook](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/fb.png)](https://www.facebook.com/RescapeVR) - [![twitter-1](https://www.rescape.me/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Rescape,%20Clients,%20Partners%20+%20Social%20Logos/twitter-1.png?width=26&height=26&name=twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/rescapevr) - [![Instagram](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/insta.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rescapevr/) - [![linkedin-1](https://www.rescape.me/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Rescape,%20Clients,%20Partners%20+%20Social%20Logos/linkedin-1.png?width=26&name=linkedin-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rescapevr/) - Why Virtual Reality? - Our solutions - About Rescape - Request a demo - Blog ![](https://www.rescape.me/hubfs/Rescape_Innovation_December2018/Images/rescape-icon.png)   Rescape Innovation © 2026 [Cookies](https://www.rescape.me/how-we-use-cookies) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.rescape.me/privacy-policy) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=683658&fmt=gif)