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
When complete relief of pain is needed throughout labor epidural analgesia is safest and simplest
Intramuscular morphine
Pudendal block
Local block
Epidural block
General obstetrics