What does painless childbirth mean? Is painless childbirth better than normal childbirth?

Many people cannot stand the pain during childbirth, and some even say it is at least level 10 pain. In medicine, there is a concept of painless childbirth to relieve pain. So, what does painless childbirth mean? Is painless childbirth better than normal childbirth?

What does painless childbirth mean?

Strictly speaking, "painless childbirth" should be called "labor analgesia". Usually, what we hear about "painless childbirth" refers to epidural block or combined epidural and subarachnoid block analgesia, which is one of the many methods medically known as "labor analgesia".

In addition to epidural analgesia, the more commonly used methods currently include nitrous oxide analgesia, intramuscular and intravenous injection of analgesics, etc. Among all the methods of labor analgesia, the most recognized and effective method is "painless labor."

The results achieved vary due to different individual constitutions and physiological conditions, and not all childbirths can be completely painless.

Clinically, pain levels are usually graded from 0 to 10:

0 points: no pain;

0-3 points indicate mild pain;

4-6 points for moderate pain;

7 points or more is severe pain.

A score of 10 is the worst pain imaginable.

After using labor analgesia, the pain level of the mother can usually be controlled below 3-4 points, and some people can even reach 0 points. After using labor analgesia, most mothers will only feel a tight stomach during contractions, without obvious pain.

Is painless delivery better than normal delivery?

In fact, the best choices for having a baby are painless childbirth and natural delivery. Both methods have certain advantages, but the natural delivery process is more painful.

The benefits of natural childbirth include:

1. The regular uterine contractions of pregnant women will massage the baby's body, which will be helpful for the future development of the baby's sensory system.

2. Through the squeezing of the birth canal, the fetus can spit out the amniotic fluid inhaled into the lungs, reducing the risk of suffocation after the baby is delivered.

3. Can effectively cooperate with uterine contractions.

4. The mother's recovery will be faster.

5. Natural childbirth is the most natural method of childbirth for women, and it has relatively little adverse effects on women.

The benefits of painless childbirth are as follows:

1. It has no adverse effect on the baby.

2. The dosage of anesthetic drugs used is relatively small and will not have adverse effects on the mother.

3. During the delivery process, the mother can maintain a clear mind and actively cooperate with the doctor to complete the delivery.

Is painless childbirth expensive?

The cost of painless delivery is generally determined based on the specific circumstances of the pregnant woman. The results of preoperative examinations and problems encountered during the operation will affect the cost of painless delivery.

The cost of painless childbirth surgery varies greatly in different regions and hospitals, and is also determined by factors such as the patient's physical health, pre-operative examinations, problems encountered during the operation, and post-operative recovery status. For example, if gynecological inflammation is found during the pre-operative examination, the cost of painless childbirth surgery in this case will be slightly higher than the normal cost.