Painless Delivery
What is Painless Delivery?
Painless delivery can be achieved using a form of regional anaesthesia that provides pain relief during natural labour. Epidural anaesthesia is administered through an injection on the lower back of the mother. The drug takes about 10-15 minutes to take effect. This is a good option for women with a lower pain bearing capacity, who would otherwise opt for a C-section.
Almost everyone knows the severity of the pain a woman during natural birth. The pain a woman experiences during the process of childbirth is considered to be the most severe form of pain. And the survival after delivery is considered as the rebirth of the woman. This concept of ‘chance survival’ has changed with the advent of C-Section. C-section has become a boon to many women who couldn′t deliver their baby naturally and for those who have high-risk pregnancies. But, many women started choosing c-section just because they are afraid of the normal delivery pain.
The advantages of epidural
- Painless delivery gives women a chance at experiencing natural childbirth, with very little intervention. It has helped in bringing down the number of elective C-sections in India.
- Women are given an option to take an epidural during labour if they feel they are not able to bear the pain, are exhausted from pushing or in case of any emergencies that may require an urgent C-section.
- By alleviating pain, it allows the mother to focus on the delivery. It is an aid for relaxation and can prevent exhaustion and irritation experienced by most women during childbirth, thereby reducing the risk of developing post-partum complications.
- It helps the baby descend easily by relaxing the pelvic and vaginal muscles.
- It also helps in lowering the blood pressure of the mother, which otherwise can shoot up to dangerous levels during labour.
