Pain Management in Labour – An Obstetrician’s Perspective
03 Mar 2021
byDr. Shek Wan Man Noel MBBS, FHKAM (O&G), FHKCOG, FRCOG, Cert RCOG (Maternal and Fetal Med)
Childbirth is a natural physiological process but it is also considered as one of the most painful experiences in a woman’s life. As such, managing labour pain is one of the major goals in intrapartum care. Women’s experiences of labour pain can vary. They are influenced by emotional, motivational, cognitive, social, and cultural circumstances, as well as previous birth experience.1 The expectation and desire for pain relief vary widely amongst women during labour and delivery. Pain management strategies for women in labour include pharmacological and non-pharmacological options.
