Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government's medicines regulator has warned. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told ...
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A prospective, randomized, blinded-endpoint, controlled study - continuous epidural infusion versus programmed intermittent epidural bolus in labor analgesia

Background: There is evidence that administration of a programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) compared to continuous epidural infusion (CEI) leads to greater analgesia efficacy and maternal ...
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Should I try hypnosis to ease pregnancy and labor pain?

Many women use hypnosis to ease the pain of childbirth. When it comes to using hypnosis during labor, the theory is this: If you're scared, your body will respond accordingly by producing adrenaline, ...

UK Grapples With Disruption in Supplies of Epidural Infusions

The UK is experiencing tightening supplies of epidural infusions after a key supplier’s contract expired and demand increased ...