Why the study?
What are the reactions of East London women to medical intervention (induction and epidural anaesthetics) during childbirth?
Population
50 women from East London (largely working class) undergoing childbirth
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 to 6 weeks after delivery
Authors
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Positive reactions support epidural and induction use; leaves open how to address communication gaps and procedural inconsistencies.
What are the reactions of East London women to medical intervention (induction and epidural anaesthetics) during childbirth?
Women in East London generally had positive reactions to medical interventions during childbirth, but highlighted issues with communication and arbitrary procedural changes.
Woollett et al. (1983) studied this question.
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