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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Most first-time moms say labor pains were manageable

(HealthDay)—Many first-time mothers have mistaken ideas about managing the pain of childbirth, a new survey reveals.

May 24, 2018

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study shows epidurals don't slow labor

Epidural analgesia - a mix of anesthetics and narcotics delivered by catheter placed close to the nerves of the spine - is the most effective method of labor pain relief. In widespread use since the 1970s, epidurals have ...

Oct 10, 2017

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Nitrous oxide re-emerges as a pain-relief option for women in labor

Since the mid-1800s, nitrous oxide been used for pain relief, but it's usually associated with a visit to the dentist.

Nov 22, 2016

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Patient-controlled analgesia not as effective as epidural for labor pain

In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in New Orleans, researchers will report findings which suggest remifentanil patient controlled analgesia ...

Feb 3, 2014

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Medical research

Combo treatment might beat epidural to ease labor, study says

(HealthDay)—In the first stage of labor, a combined spinal-epidural technique provides faster and better pain relief compared to traditional epidural pain relief, a new study suggests.

Mar 5, 2013

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