Epidural anesthesia is an effective method used for pain management in both vaginal (normal) deliveries and cesarean sections. In the case of vaginal delivery, local anesthetic agents administered to the expectant mother cause a loss of sensation in the lower body, allowing the birth process to proceed pain-free. For cesarean sections, the surgical procedure is performed after epidural anesthesia is administered. During births under epidural anesthesia, the expectant mother remains fully conscious; she can interact with her surroundings and actively experience the moment of birth.

The timing of epidural anesthesia administration is of great importance in vaginal deliveries. The anesthesia should be applied when the active phase of labor begins, that is, when the cervix reaches a certain dilation and regular, effective uterine contractions have started. This allows the expectant mother to experience the full dilation of the cervix and the smooth progression of birth without feeling pain.