Intrapartum epidural analgesia and breastfeeding: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Simpson Judy M (Author), Roberts Christine L (Author), Torvaldsen Siranda (Author), Thompson Jane F (Author), Ellwood David A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anecdotal reports suggest that the addition of fentanyl (an opioid) to epidural analgesia for women during childbirth results in difficulty establishing breastfeeding. The aim of this paper is to determine any association between epi...