Painless delivery is the normal way of childbirth without encountering any pain during labor. Therefore, painless delivery is nothing but a normal delivery without pain. The epidural sedation utilized in this procedure assists the mothers to let go of the normal delivery pain and is the most prevalent technique for pain relief from discomfort during labor.
During labor, the uterus contracts capably to press the child out. These constrictions are the fundamental driver of labor pain. The labor instigates when the uterus starts to contract and the cervix begins to open to clear a path for the child to come out. During labor, the pain from uterus constrictions goes from the uterus to the brain through the nerves of the spine or backbone.
An epidural operates as regional sedation. At the point when an epidural is infused close to the spinal cord, the sedative medication causes a sensation of numbness in the stomach, genital and pelvic regions. The loss of sensation in these parts hinders those escalating sensations and forestalls the transmission of pain sensations to the brain. Hence, an epidural during the labor guarantees the interaction of labor is effective with no pain
Women can have normal delivery nearly with no pain and will be conscious which permits them to see the delivery process.
The ideal time to get an epidural is during the active phase of the labor i.e. when the cervix is expanded to no less than 4 – 5 cms. Women think to delay until they arrive at a phase when the pain is horrendous to get an epidural. In any case, it is better to get an epidural before arriving at the trouble spot, because a woman should have the option to sit still to get an epidural. Else, it makes it hard for an anesthesiologist to put the catheter securely as it probably won't be feasible for a woman to sit still while she is encountering labor pains.