Side effects from epidural analgesia in laboring women and risk of cesarean deliveryAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Alessandro Ghidini, MD (Author), Kelly Vanasche, BSN (Author), Alyssa Cacace, BS (Author), Marietta Cacace, BSN (Author), Simona Fumagalli, RM (Author), Anna Locatelli, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Epidural analgesia may cause maternal hypotension and changes in the fetal heart rate. The implications of such side effects on the course of labor and delivery are incompletely understood. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess whether the occurrence of maternal or fetal side effects ass...