Question

A 36-year-old woman, G2P1, is in labour at 39 weeks. She requests pain relief. Which analgesic method is considered the most effective form of pain relief during labour?

Accepted Answer

Epidural analgesia

Answer

Intramuscular pethidine

Answer

Entonox (nitrous oxide/oxygen)

Answer

TENS machine

Answer

Oral paracetamol

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman, G2P1, is in labour at 39 weeks. She requests pain relief. Which analgesic method is considered the most effective form of pain relief during labour?