Watch Dr Anuradha Panda one of the best gynecologist working in Hyderabad with over 20 years of experience in her field talking all about epidurals, their pros and cons, their effect on the baby and everything else!

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The process of childbirth has never been easy. The excruciating labor pain, feeling of being delirious post delivery and recovery after that – no wonder that childbirth is one of the most exhilarating rides of anyone's life.
Thanks to the epidural, it can be made more comfortable and easier for the child-bearing individual, which will ensure painless normal delivery (0:06).
Epidurals have a very straightforward function, as explained by Dr Anuradha Panda. The epidural nerve block injection (0:27) is inserted in the epidural space to relieve you of any pain and discomfort. It numbs your spinal nerves and prevents pain signals from transferring to your brain. All of this takes a measly 10-20 minutes.
Most women injected with epidural feel little to no pain during childbirth and consequent delivery (0:37).
You can learn more about how epidural helps and is effective during labor at 0:39.
It keeps a pregnant woman alert and awake. While she may not feel any pain, there is still a sensation of pressure during contractions that persists and encourages her to push (0:54). The injection is administered during the first stage of labor (1:08), and once the woman is completely dilated, the dosage is stopped as well (1:28).
Epidurals come with a bunch of advantages and disadvantages – the former weighing on the latter. Check it out at 1:32 and 1:52.
It helps minimize contraction pain and keeps the women comfortable and well-rested while ensuring they are alert during the birthing experience. On the other hand, there are also some cons of using an epidural, such as a drop in blood pressure, weakness in your legs while walking, trouble urinating and uneven pain in your lower body.
Now, an epidural is not recommended in all cases, as noted by Dr Anuradha Panda. It is not given in cases where the mother suffers from back infections (2:26), low platelet count (2:29), is on thinning blood medicines (2:30) or where the labor is fast-progressing, and the baby is likely to arrive sooner than expected (2:45).
Though epidurals are a complete boon to pregnant women worldwide, mothers still worry about their impact on their newborns. Well, the epidural is given in minimal dosage, so it has a negligible effect on the child unless the mother's blood pressure drops, which may lower the child's heart rate too.
That said, converse with your gynecologist or obstetrician about epidurals during childbirth. It will put your mind at ease!

Dr Anuradha Panda is an excellent gynecologist working in Hyderabad with over 20 years of experience in her field. In her illustrious career as a gynecologist, she has safely performed intricate procedures like laparoscopic Myomectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, robotic surgeries, etc. She’s also an expert in dealing with medical abortions, infertility troubles and high-risk surgeries. Watch his introduction from 00:16.

Quick fact check:
Q1 - What factors determine whether an epidural should be administered or not?
A1 - Multiple factors play a role in helping doctors determine whether you need an epidural or not. These include mental and physical health, pain tolerance, the size of the baby, the size of your pelvis, the intensity of contractions, and the baby's position.
Are there any natural remedies to ease labor pain?
Besides the epidural, the pregnant mother can try to apply cold or heat to the lower back, get a massage, take a warm shower, find a comfortable position or use a labor ball. These methods are likely to help.
Q2 - Where can you find good gynecologists in Hyderabad?
A2 - You can find a good gynecologist in Hyderabad on Apollo 24/7. Just search for Dr Anuradha Panda’s name. she has 20 years of experience and can guide you through all your pregnancy-related issues.
Q3 - Why do you need an obstetrician?
A3 - You may need an obstetrician if you are pregnant and require a prenatal care routine. They also help treat complications that occur during pregnancy and childbirth.

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