Question

A 29-year-old female, G2P1, is in active labour. She requests pain relief but is unsure of options. Which analgesic method provides effective pain relief while allowing maternal cooperation and minimal sedation?

Accepted Answer

Epidural analgesia

Answer

Entonox (nitrous oxide/oxygen)

Answer

Intramuscular pethidine

Answer

TENS machine

Answer

General anaesthesia

Practice question

A 29-year-old female, G2P1, is in active labour. She requests pain relief but is unsure of options. Which analgesic method provides effective pain relief while allowing maternal cooperation and minimal sedation?