Painless Normal delivery is a best method for nowadays women that can help to reduce the pain during the delivery. Most of the women prefer painless delivery after knowing the benefits.

Motherhood is a wonderful journey for every woman in her lifetime. Women will experience intense pain during the time of delivery. First pregnancy the pain becomes unbearable for most of the women, as we are aware of the new advancements happening in the field of Health–Care System.

What is an epidural?

Epidural is a type of anesthesia that is used to reduce the labour pain during the delivery. It is a very simple procedure in this a small needle will be inserted in the lower back area along with a tiny tube catheter. It was administrated by anesthesia doctor.

Advantages of Epidural-Anesthesia –

1. Pain-less safe delivery.
2. Less side effects to fetus and mother.
3. Its is also safe for pre-eclampsia patients. Cardio vascular patients.
4. Safe for obesity patients too.

Dis-advantages of Epidural- Anesthesia –

1. Infection at epidural area (in rare cases).
2. Chances of bleeding in epidural area.

Contra indications for epidural Anesthesia

• Thrombocytopenia
• Sepsis
• Local Anesthesia allergy patients
• Coagulopathy patients
• Spinal abnormalities patients
• Increased intracranial patients

Complications of Epidural Anaesthesia

Complications were very rare but few handful of patients experience

1. Hypotension
2. Nausea & vomiting
3. Bronchoconstriction
4. Spinal Headache
5. Neuropathy
6. Osteomyelitis

• When is the Epidural Anesthesia given to a patient, during the labour?
  Epidural Anesthesia is administered at beginning of the labour (First Stage of Labour – Cervix has dilated to 4 to 5 centimetres).
• Under which circumstance is the Epidural Anesthesia not allowed to be given to a patient, during the labour?
• If the cervical length is more than 8 centimetres, it is not advisable for a patient to give the Epidural Anesthesia.
• When the baby is ready to the delivery.
• The timing of when to administer an epidural is crucial, with doctors typically recommending it shortly after contractions begin or later as the labour progresses. Epidural analgesia is made comfortable by administering local anaesthesia beforehand, allowing mothers to stay awake and aware throughout the process. This allows them to actively participate, make informed decisions, and be fully present for the arrival of their baby.

Drugs used for Painless Delivery

• Using the epidural catheter local anaesthetics and Opioids given to the patient.
• Most commonly used are local anesthetics.
• Mechanism of these drugs are block the spinal nerve roots in epidural space and relive the pain in chest, abdomen and lower extremities.
• IV fluids are given to the patients before epidural anesthesia to prevent the hypotensive episource.

Benefits of Normal Delivery for Mothers

1. Less-Hospital stay
2. Early Recovery
3. Less Risk Post Operation complications
4. Early Breast Feeding

Benefits of Normal Delivery for Babies

1. Less Risk of Still Birth
2. Protection of Intestinal Track

Cost of Epidural Anaesthesia

1. Cost varies from one hospital to another hospital, the minimum cost is five thousand to ten thousand rupees.
2. Due to the low cost, even the poor people be able to afford it.

Pain-Less Normal delivery is basically a method useful to minimize pain while giving birth to a child by focusing on particular drugs that decrease pain and at the same time allowing efficient pushing in the process of delivery. A narrow soft tube known as epidural catheter is positioned between a marker, through that pain-relieving medications are constantly delivered through an ingrain pump. The main goal of an epidural is to lead and ease the force of contractions, providing further comfortable experience for the mother. Through cautiously controlling the intake of drugs, an epidural can essentially decrease inconvenience and add to a much healthier child for the mother.

Epidural analgesia additionally further develops maternal BP by supervising discomfort, which can assist with regard to balancing pulse levels, lowering the danger of problem associated to hypertension. This is preferable for ladies concerning to prior hypertension or other cardiovascular circumstances.

Reducing stress on the baby is another advantage of epidural analgesia. A relaxed and comfortable mother is more likely to have stable vital signs, which can positively influence the baby’s heart rate and overall condition. Overall, epidural analgesia offers significant benefits for both the mother and the baby during childbirth