Women's experiences of pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief methods for labour and childbirth: a qualitative systematic review.
Gillian ThomsonClaire FeeleyVictoria Hall MoranSoo DowneOlufemi T OladapoPublished in: Reproductive health (2019)
Women report mixed experiences of different pain relief methods. Pharmacological methods can reduce pain but have negative side-effects. Non-pharmacological methods may not reduce labour pain but can facilitate bonding with professionals and birth supporters. Women need information on risks and benefits of all available pain relief methods.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
- pain management
- systematic review
- neuropathic pain
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- type diabetes
- healthcare
- spinal cord
- randomized controlled trial
- pregnant women
- adipose tissue
- spinal cord injury
- metabolic syndrome
- climate change
- insulin resistance
- meta analyses
- cervical cancer screening
- human health