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Abstract: A significant number of women undergo episiotomy following vaginal deliveries and require stitches. Management of pain during episiotomy suturing is considered as least significant due to more importance is given to the childbirth whereas the pain felt by the mother is ignored. The objectives of the study were to: to assess the levels of pain and behavioural response experienced by women while undergoing episiotomy suturing in both the experimental and the control group, to compare the results of both the experimental group and control group and to assess whether the use of rectal Diclofenac suppository is effective to reduce pain during episiotomy suturing in the experimental group. A quasi-experimental design (Post Test Only) with a sample size (N=60) were selected using purposive sampling technique. The data were obtained by using a baseline Performa, Pain rating scale and BRWES observation checklist. Statistical analysis is done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. There was significant difference in the mean scores of levels of pain in reduction of pain among women undergoing episiotomy suturing between experimental and control group (T58=2.002, P<0.05). Also, there is significant difference in the mean scores of behavioural responses among women undergoing episiotomy suturing between the experimental and control group (T58=2.002, P<0.05). Hence, Diclofenac rectal suppository is effective in reducing pain and results in positive behavioural response among women undergoing the procedure of episiotomy suturing.