The initial stage of labor, known as the latent phase, is characterized by an increase in the frequency and intensity of contractions (typically 5 to 20 minutes apart).
Techniques like information and support, oral hydration, comforting positions, and non-pharmacologic pain management techniques like massage or submersion in water may be helpful when women are monitored or hospitalized for pain or tiredness in latent labor. The majority of epidurals are administered during the initial stage of labor, when you are experiencing regular, uncomfortable contractions. However, depending on your choices, how busy the unit is, and your medical background, you can receive an epidural at any point during delivery.
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