The main aim is to get a successful vaginal delivery. The fear complicates all. Most of the young mothers are in constant grip of fear of labor, leading them to a high chance of cesarean delivery even after being given a fair trial. The first question my patient asks me is “Mam is there a risk of epidural?” My answer to this question sometimes raises eyebrows, “Don’t you think getting pregnant itself is a risk. But you still do. And it has its own benefits. Same way epidural is a boon for those wanting normal delivery and scared of pain.” Everything in this world has two sides. Benefits of pain relief: less pain is good; mother is more relaxed and can participate more in exercises and pushing; post-delivery mother is fresh to feed and take care of the baby; caesarean section will not require repeat anaesthesia; labour is faster; lactation sets it early; post-op pain can be taken care. Points to be taken care of when taking epidural: your centre should have the facility; gynaecologist should be confident and trained for epidural analgesia; there can be a little chance of fetal distress, hence everyone to be vigilant; it can be tackled well if taken care; in second stage there is a chance of a patient getting free of pain and start sleeping and stop pushing hence chance of instrumental delivery high but nothing to worry as it can be dealt easily if the patient knows the steps.\
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