Painless labour or epidural anaesthesia during labour is an injection in the back that numbs the nerves and stops you from feeling any pain. Epidural allows you to rest if your labour is prolonged. It allows you to stay awake and in case the labour heads for an emergency caesarean section, the same anaesthesia will hold good. It helps women have a more positive birth experience.

It is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus without taking out the healthy tissue. It is recommended for women who wish to have children after treatment for fibroids or wish to retain their uterus for other reasons.

How do I take care of myself post myomectomy?

Maintain a diet high in protein + iron

Four weeks rest should suffice and patient can go about normal activities, but avoid lifting heavy weights for 12 weeks post-surgery.

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It may also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other surrounding structures. Usually performed by a gynecologist, a hysterectomy may be total or partial. It is the most commonly performed gynecological surgical procedure.

Barrier methods such as condoms are a form of contraception that help to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. You should use condoms to protect both your sexual health and that of your partner, no matter what the other contraception you're using to prevent pregnancy.