Journal of clinical nursing
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Review
Epidural analgesia for pain relief in labour and childbirth - a review with a systematic approach.
Clinical ambiguity concerning effects of epidural analgesia for pain relief in labour seems to reflect a need for evidence-based knowledge for midwives. ⋯ Midwives and doctors can recommend this form of pain relief. However, information about possible associations with adverse effects in mothers and infants must be provided to expectant couples.