New Pain Relief Option Supports Safer Births By Daisy Mulenga Epidural anaesthesia, a medical pain-relief procedure that involves administering medication near the spinal nerves to reduce labour pain while allowing the mother to remain awake and alert, is gaining traction at the University Teaching Hospitals –UTH- Women and Newborn Hospital. The facility has recorded 10 successful epidural anaesthesia procedures since the service was introduced on January 12, 2026. Speaking to ZNBC News, the hos

Welcome to our channel! In this video, Dr. Vidya S, a highly experienced consultant anaesthesiologist , dives deep into anaesthesia techniques for lower segment caesarean section (C-section), a common surgical procedure in obstetrics. With over 16 years of expertise, Dr. Vidya discusses everything you need to know about spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, general anesthesia, and the combined spinal-epidural technique used for C-sections. 🔹Here’s what you will learn: ‣ What is C-section and