Labour Analgesia: Role of a Nurse
Author : Dr. Bhavya SV
Abstract :
Women typically endure severe pain and suffering throughout the transformational and difficult experience of labor. Labor analgesia methods are designed to reduce pain while maintaining safety and promoting a satisfying delivery experience. Pharmacological strategies like systemic analgesics, epidural anesthetic, and nitrous gas are among these procedures, as are non-pharmacological ones like breathing exercises, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture. Tailoring pain management to each patient's unique needs is crucial because each approach has unique benefits, indications, and potential adverse effects.
In the implementation of labor analgesia, nurses are essential. Among their duties include informing women and their families about the many alternatives for managing pain, obtaining informed consent, and offering emotional support during the labor process, nurses keep an eye out for problems, assess the safety and effectiveness of analgesic techniques, and serve as a liaison between the patient and the medical staff. Nurses greatly enhance maternal and newborn outcomes by taking a patient-centered approach, which also increases satisfaction with the birthing process.
Keywords :
Labour, analgesia, nurses, role.
