Phrases with «epidural analgesia»

"Epidural analgesia" is a medical term that means the use of medication to numb pain in a specific area of the body. It is commonly used during childbirth to relieve pain in the lower back and pelvis. The medication is injected into the space around the spinal cord to provide pain relief. Full definition

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Sentences with «epidural analgesia»

«Although we found an association between women who experience less pain during labor and lower risk for postpartum depression, we do not know if effective pain control with epidural analgesia will assure avoidance of the condition,» said Dr. Lim. (sciencedaily.com)
In labour and childbirth, 70 % of first time mothers choose epidural analgesia in Irish hospitals. (aimsireland.ie)
The Cochrane review could not make any conclusions on the first few hours or days of a neonate's life and the possible side effects of epidural analgesia as none of the research studies being reviewed included any longer term data on neonates. (aimsireland.ie)
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Phrases with «epidural analgesia»

Sentences with «epidural analgesia»

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