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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · May 1999
Epidural analgesia for labor pain is not associated with a decreased frequency of uterine activity.
- S Lurie, M Feinstein, C Heifetz, and Y Mamet.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laniado Hospital, Netanya, Israel.
- Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999 May 1;65(2):125-7.
Study ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of epidural and pethidine analgesia on the frequency of uterine contractions during the first stage of labor.DesignRetrospective study.SettingDelivery ward of a public hospital.PatientsForty consecutive parturients.Measurements And Main ResultsThe mean number of contractions in the 30 min before administration of pethidine analgesia was 8.2+/-1.7 as compared to 8.7+/-1.3 after administration of the analgesia. The mean number of contractions in the 30 min before administration of epidural analgesia was 8.0+/-1.4 as compared to 8.8+/-1.9 after administration of the analgesia. The differences between the two groups and between the number of contractions before and after the administration of both types of analgesia were not statistically significant.ConclusionProperly and timely administered epidural analgesia during the first stage of labor has no effect on frequency of uterine activity.
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