. Maternal parameters like pulse rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate will be monitored frequently. FHR will be monitored through tococardiography. Bearing-down ability will be assessed by asking the patients about the perception of the urge to bear down. Neonates will be assessed by Apgar score at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. The patients will be observed for any side effects or complications, such as pruritus, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, a headache, sedation and respiratory depression. Labour analgesic drug administration will be stopped after delivery and the duration of labour analgesia will be recorded. The total dose of bupivacaine and fentanyl will be calculated. The quality of analgesia will be assessed hourly. The patients will be asked about pain relief during the last hour and will be given scores as follows: