Question 300 · LEK · Normal delivery
The preferred and most effective method of relieving labour pain is:
- A. general endotracheal anaesthesia.
- B. epidural analgesia.
- C. the use of nitrous oxide.
- D. water immersion.
- E. psychotherapy.
Hint
Think of the neuraxial technique that blocks pain fibres from the uterus and cervix while the mother stays awake and able to push.
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