Effect of Epidural Labour Analgesia on Mode of Delivery and Maternal Satisfaction
Keywords:
Epidural Analgesia, Labour Pain, Mode of Delivery, Maternal Satisfaction, Caesarean Section.Abstract
Background: Epidural Analgesia Provides Effective Labour Pain Relief; However, Its Influence On Mode Of Delivery And Maternal Satisfaction Remains Clinically Important.
Aim: To Evaluate The Effect Of Epidural Labour Analgesia On Mode Of Delivery, Labour Progression, Pain Relief, And Maternal Satisfaction.
Materials And Methods: This Prospective Observational Study Included 120 Pregnant Women Divided Into Group E (Epidural Analgesia, N=60) And Group N (Non-Epidural, N=60). Labour Duration, Mode Of Delivery, Pain Scores, Maternal Satisfaction, And Neonatal Outcomes Were Compared.
Results: The Second Stage Of Labour Was Longer In Group E (78.4 ± 24.6 Vs. 61.2 ± 21.8 Minutes; P<0.001). Caesarean Section Rates Were Comparable (10.0% Vs. 11.7%). At 60 Minutes, Pain Scores Were Significantly Lower In Group E (2.3 ± 1.1 Vs. 7.8 ± 1.1; P<0.001). Maternal Satisfaction Was Higher In Group E (8.7 ± 1.2 Vs. 6.4 ± 1.6; P<0.001). Neonatal Outcomes Were Comparable.
Conclusion: Epidural Labour Analgesia Was Associated With Superior Pain Relief And Maternal Satisfaction Without Significantly Increasing Caesarean Delivery Rates, Despite Prolongation Of The Second Stage Of Labour.
