A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF TWO REGIMENS OF SINGLE- SHOT SPINAL BLOCK FOR PAIN RELIEF IN WOMEN PRESENTING IN ESTABLISHED LABOUR.

Most women experience moderate to severe pain during labour and delivery, often requiring some form of pharmacologic analgesia. The lack of proper psychological preparation combined with fear and anxiety can greatly enhance the patient's sensitivity to pain and further add to the discomfort. Skillfully conducted obstetric analgesia, in addition to relieving pain and anxiety, may benefit the mother by increasing self esteem and improving bonding...