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Epidural analgesia in labour and neonatal and childhood outcomes: national population based cohort study.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·July 15, 2026·PMID 42457242
Why it mattersConcerns about potential neonatal harm from epidural analgesia may limit its use in labour. This large, national study provides robust evidence that epidural analgesia is not associated with increased risks of serious neonatal neurological injury, death, or cerebral palsy, supporting its safety as part of intrapartum care.
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