Normal & Painless Delivery in Erode

An epidural is a form of pain relief for labour. An anaesthetist places a very thin tube in your lower back, close to the nerves that carry labour pain, and gives medicine through it. Within about 10 to 20 minutes the pain eases, while you stay awake, feel your contractions as pressure, and can push when it is time.

Good to know

• It is widely used around the world and is generally considered safe for mother and baby.
• It can be topped up during labour, so relief continues for as long as you need it.
• Possible effects include a temporary drop in blood pressure, itching, shivering or numb legs. A headache afterwards is uncommon.
• It does not usually increase the chance of a caesarean section, although the pushing stage may take a little longer.
• It is not suitable for everyone, for example if you have a bleeding disorder or an infection at the injection site. Your doctor will check before recommending it.

Talk to Dr. Jayanthi Prabakaran about pain relief in the last trimester, so you can decide calmly, well before labour begins.

Some women who have had a caesarean can safely try for a normal delivery next time. This is known as VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). Whether it is suitable depends on why the earlier caesarean was done, the type of scar on your uterus, the gap between pregnancies and how this pregnancy is going. Dr. Jayanthi Prabakaran will assess you individually and explain the benefits and risks before you decide.