A 35 yr old pregnant female at 40 weeks gestational age presents with pain and regular uterine contractions every 4-5min . On arrival the patient is in a lot of pain and requesting relief immediately. Her cervix is 5 cm dilated. What is most appropriate method of pain control for this patient: (A) Intramuscular morphine, (B) Pudendal block, (C) Local block, (D) Epidural block
Answer is D. When complete relief of pain is needed throughout labor epidural analgesia is safest and simplest