📘 MATERNAL ANALGESIA (Important for Midwifery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, NHM, AIIMS, NORCET, GPSC & Staff Nurse Exams) ✅ 1. Introduction / Definition Maternal analgesia refers to the use of pain-relieving medications during labor and delivery to alleviate maternal discomfort while ensuring safety for both the mother and fetus. It may include systemic, regional, or inhalational agents used depending on the stage of labor, maternal preference, and fetal condition. ✅ 2.