Painless Delivery
One of the most severe forms of pain is the pain that a woman experiences during the process of childbirth. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most severe, it is believed to be 8 to 10. In the earlier days, a number of women would die during childbirth and survival was considered as a second lease of life. This belief has however, changed with the advancements in medical science. The delivery has now become an almost painless procedure.
What are its benefits?
- The mother has a painless delivery and is conscious and able to see the process of delivery.
- Significant relief from the painful experience of childbirth. The pain induces secretion of stress hormones in the mother, which adversely affects both the mother and the child.
- Blood pressure is better controlled using this procedure.
- Additional instruments can be used during the delivery if required without the need for additional anesthesia.
- If required, the procedure can be converted to a cesarean section too, by adding an epidural catheter.
- The duration of childbirth has been significantly decreased
- Suitable for patients who have preeclampsia and heart disease
In the following cases, the doctor would advise the mother to go for a painless delivery
- Women with bleeding disorders.
- Women who are on blood thinners like aspirin, heparin, etc.
- Blood pressure is better controlled using this procedure.
- Women who have had prior low back surgeries
- Women with neurological conditions