Patient's question:
I am already about eight months pregnant, and with the due date approaching, I want to give birth naturally. However, I've seen many people rolling around on the floor in pain during labor. It's said that painless delivery is now available, which can reduce the pain for the mother.What kind of help do you need: What are the advantages of painless delivery?
Doctor's answer:
The commonly referred to "pain-free delivery" is actually called "labor analgesia" in medical terms. It involves using various methods to reduce or even eliminate pain during labor. Pain-free delivery does not mean completely painless, but rather involves administering a small dose of anesthesia during the second stage of labor when the cervix dilates to three centimeters. This reduces the mother's pain while ensuring that she remains slightly aware of contractions to monitor the labor process. When the cervix is fully dilated, the anesthesia is withdrawn, allowing the mother to continue with the delivery. Pain-free delivery can prevent the mother from losing strength due to excessive pain during labor and also alleviate her pain. Generally, pain-free delivery does not interfere with postpartum recovery and has minimal impact.