epidural use was associated with a 2.5 relative risk (95% CI: 1.8, 3.4) for operative vaginal delivery in nulliparous women, and a 5.9 relative risk (95% CI: 3.2, 11.1) in multiparous women.

Epidurals can reduce the risk of serious complications for mothers during childbirth, a study of more than half a million Britons found. Those who had the pain relief had a smaller chance ...

Because of significant advances in technology and medications, epidurals are extremely safe. However, there are some possible risks and complications. A decrease in blood pressure usually treated with ...

Another rare but serious risk is an epidural abscess, which can cause incontinence, urinary retention, fever, and back pain. And the shots can cause several minor (and short-lived) side effects ...

The walking epidural uses a lower dose of the drugs used in a classic epidural to promote mobility during labor. Learn more ...

With advancements in medical treatments around the world, childbirth no longer has to mean enduring overwhelming pain, thanks ...