Perinatal outcomes after regional analgesia during labour.

Janna Lawson Lahiru AmaratungeMelody GohRoshan John Selvaratnam

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2024)

Regional analgesia use in labour was associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. These findings may add to the risk-benefit discussion regarding regional analgesia for pain relief and highlight the importance of shared decision-making. Further large prospective studies and randomised controlled trials will be useful.

Keyphrases

pain management
postoperative pain
ultrasound guided
chronic pain
pregnant women
neuropathic pain
type diabetes
birth weight
metabolic syndrome
case control