A 24-year-old Asian woman is in labour and refuses to receive any sort of anaesthetic.Which alternative treatment is best for this patient?

A) Relaxation and guided imagery.
B) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) .
C) Herbal supplements with analgesic effects.
D) Pudendal block.

In some cultures,nonpharmacological measures are preferred for pain control.In the case of a patient in labour,relaxation with guided imagery is often an effective supplement for pain management because it provides women with a sense of control over their pain.Relaxation and guided imagery can be used during any phase of health or illness.TENS units are typically used to manage postsurgical and procedural pain.Herbal supplements need to be evaluated for safety during pregnancy;in addition,some patients consider herbal supplements to be another form of medication,and they are not typically used to control acute pain.A pudendal block is a type of regional anaesthetic;administering it shows a lack of respect for the patient's wishes for nonpharmacological pain control.