Painless delivery is when a woman is given epidural analgesia i.e. a injection is given in back to stop the sensation of pain i.e. the woman gets uterine contractions but cannot feel the pain.

Painless delivery, we do not make it 100% pain free, generally only 80% relief is offered as some sensation is required for the final push when baby is about to deliver. It can be given only when the woman is in active phase of labour i.e. dilatation is around 3 cm. We have specialised doctor i.e. an Anaesthetist who gives the epidural analgesia.

It is generally very safe & effective.