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Motherhood is a blessing and a memorable journey for every woman. It is an absolutely delightful experience when you bring a baby into this world. However, many women get apprehensive about the process, considering the amount of pain they would have to endure. Dr. Kriti Agarwal offering painless normal delivery at best Hospital in Kolkata with reasonable cost packages.

Are you afraid of C-section cuts and pains? For a painless, normal delivery, get in touch with Dr. Kriti Agarwal, one of the best gynecologists in Kolkata. She is an experienced gynecologist who excels at making normal deliveries painless throughout the Kolkata like Salt Lake, New Town, Kestopur, Baguiati, Lake Town, Chinar Park, Dumdum, Airport, Chinar Park Teghoria, Rajarhat, Birati, Madhyamgram, Bidhannagar, EM Bypass Chingrighata, Bhowanipore, South Kolkata and many more.

We do not follow the traditional methods of massage and relaxation techniques; rather, we focus on epidural anesthesia for painless normal delivery.

What is the Process of Painless Normal Delivery?

If you’ve decided to opt for a painless normal delivery, then Dr.Kriti Agarwal is the right choice. We follow the proven successful process where a needle is placed along with a small tube known as the catheter in the lower region at the back of the individual.

The catheter is left attached while the needle is taken out. This is done so that the medication can be pushed inside the body through the tube attached to the needle. This is done when the woman has slipped into labor. It can be done successfully at any point in labor, whether at the beginning, middle, or end.

With this progressive method of pain management, Dr.Agarwal has made motherhood easier and memorable for many women. If you’re not ready to experience the excruciating pain of labor, book your appointment with us and get relief from the same.

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What are the Benefits of Painless Normal Delivery?

This process helps reduce the pain and allows the mother to concentrate on the delivery.

  • It reduces the exhaustion and irritation felt by women during labor pain.
  • It is a boon for women suffering from high pressure and cardiac problems.
  • It helps in controlling the secretion of pain and distressing hormones that can irritate the unborn baby as well.
  • It is a comfortable, successful, and safe process for both the mother and the child.
  • It reduces and controls the blood pressure levels of the mother, which would otherwise skyrocket to a dangerous level, causing brain hemorrhage.

What is the Duration of Painless Normal Delivery?

If you think normal delivery is a faster process compared to c-section, then you’re probably mistaken. It takes an equal amount of time to get completed. It majorly depends on three factors:

  1. Individual patient psychology results in quick dilation of the body.
  2. Baby’s position in the ovary.
  3. History of previous births resulting in shorter labor time.

Pain Relief in Labour – Your Options

Labour can be intense and painful, but there are many ways to help manage that pain. Learning about your options ahead of time can make a big difference in how confident and prepared you feel.

It's also a good idea for whoever is supporting you during labour—whether it’s a partner, friend, or family member—to understand the different types of pain relief available and how they can help you through it.

Talk to your midwife or doctor about what’s available at your hospital or birthing centre, and write your preferences in your birth plan. Just remember to stay flexible—labour doesn’t always go as expected, and you may want or need more pain relief than planned.

Self-Help Techniques in Labour

You might feel more in control and better able to manage pain if you:

  • Learn about labour: Understanding what’s happening can reduce fear and help you feel more confident. Attend antenatal classes and speak with your midwife or doctor.
  • Practice breathing and relaxation: Deep breathing and staying calm can help you cope with contractions.
  • Keep moving: Changing positions can ease discomfort. Try standing, walking, kneeling, or gently rocking.
  • Have a support person: A partner, friend, or relative can provide emotional and physical support. If you don’t have someone with you, your midwife will support you throughout.
  • Try massage: Gentle massage from your birth partner may help, although some people prefer not to be touched.
  • Take a warm bath: This can be soothing during early labour.
  • Use paracetamol: It can help relieve some pain early on, but won’t be enough for active labour.

Gas and Air (Entonox)

This is a mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide that you inhale through a mask or mouthpiece during contractions.

  • How it works: You control it yourself, breathing it in as a contraction starts. It takes about 15–20 seconds to work.
  • Benefits: Easy to use, fast-acting, and doesn’t stay in your system.
  • Side effects: You may feel lightheaded, sick, sleepy, or have trouble concentrating. These effects usually go away if you stop using it.
  • Note: Long-term use (over 24 hours) can reduce vitamin B12 levels, which may cause issues.

If it’s not enough, you can combine gas and air with other pain relief methods.

Pethidine or Diamorphine Injections

This is an injection given into your thigh or buttock to reduce pain and help you relax. Diamorphine is a similar medicine that’s used less often.

  • When it’s used: Best in early labour—not recommended close to delivery as it can affect the baby.
  • How long it lasts: Takes 20 minutes to work and lasts 2 to 4 hours.
  • Side effects:
    • Drowsiness, nausea, or feeling forgetful
    • If given too close to birth, may affect the baby’s breathing (but another medicine can reverse this)
    • May interfere with baby’s first feed

Epidural

An epidural is a local anaesthetic injected into your back to block pain from your lower body.

  • How it’s done:
    • A drip is placed in your arm
    • A small tube is inserted near your spine by an anaesthetist
    • Pain relief medication is delivered through the tube
    • It takes about 10–15 minutes to start working
  • Pain relief: Often provides full pain relief. Can be adjusted or topped up during labour.
  • Side effects:
    • Legs may feel heavy or numb
    • May lower your blood pressure (monitored and managed with fluids)
    • Can make pushing more difficult—may increase chance of forceps or ventouse delivery
    • May need a catheter to help you pee
    • Headaches (rare, ~1 in 100)
    • Back soreness for a few days (does not cause long-term back pain)

Some hospitals offer “mobile” epidurals that allow limited movement—ask if that’s available at your hospital.

Remifentanil

This is a strong painkiller given through a drip in your arm. You control it yourself by pressing a button.

  • How it works: Acts quickly and wears off within minutes.
  • Monitoring: You’ll need to wear a monitor to check your oxygen levels.
  • Side effects: May cause sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, itching, or breathlessness. Effects stop once the medicine wears off.
  • Note: Can affect the baby’s breathing, but the effects are short-lived.

Using Water During Labour (Water Birth)

Being in warm water can help you relax and make contractions more manageable.

  • Options: You can use a bath or a birthing pool.
  • Safety: The water will be kept at a safe temperature (below 37.5°C), and your temperature will be monitored.
  • Benefits: Many people find water soothing and helpful for pain relief during early and active labour.

TENS Machines (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

A TENS machine delivers small electrical impulses to your back through pads placed on your skin.

  • How it works: The impulses may help block pain signals and encourage the release of endorphins (your body’s natural painkillers).
  • Best for: Early labour or back pain, especially at home.
  • Use: You control it, and you can stay mobile while using it.
  • Availability: Some hospitals provide them, or you can rent one yourself.
  • Side effects: None known for you or your baby.

Alternative and Complementary Pain Relief Methods

Some people use techniques such as:

  • Acupuncture
  • Aromatherapy
  • Homeopathy
  • Hypnosis
  • Massage
  • Reflexology

These methods aren’t proven to be effective for labour pain, but some people find them helpful.

  • Important: Always check with your midwife or doctor before using these methods. Most hospitals don’t provide them.
  • If you choose to try one, make sure the practitioner is trained and qualified.

Summary

Everyone experiences labour differently, and there’s no “right” choice for pain relief. What matters is that you’re informed and supported in choosing what works for you. Be open to changing your plan based on how your labour progresses, and discuss all your options with our care team in advance.

Please book your appointment with us for further inquiries on painless normal deliveries.

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