Patient's question:
What is painless childbirth? Is painless childbirth really painless?Doctor's answer:
In fact, painless childbirth is not truly painless; it is actually a method of medication-induced analgesia. Once the cervix dilates to four fingers, the doctor will inject a needle into the lumbar spine and insert a tube. After the anesthetic needle is administered, the pain subsides within five minutes. Then, as the effects of the medication wear off, a little more is administered, and this process continues with the continuous injection of anesthetic into the spine. The anesthetic is delivered through a lumbar puncture. Generally, it has little impact on the fetus, so there is no need to worry.