Why the study?
Does epidural analgesia increase the risk of cesarean delivery in women in labor?
Population
Women in labor, including nulliparous women
Comparison
Neuraxial analgesia techniques vs Delayed initiation of epidural analgesia
Design
Guideline
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Supports epidural use for labor pain without cesarean concerns; reinforces Level 1 obstetric guidelines.
Does epidural analgesia increase the risk of cesarean delivery in women in labor?
The fear of unnecessary cesarean delivery should not influence the method of pain relief that women can choose during labor, as epidural analgesia does not increase this risk.
A 2006 study studied this question.
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