The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Dec 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMaternal satisfaction with childbirth and intrapartum analgesia in nulliparous labour.
To assess maternal satisfaction with childbirth and intrapartum pain relief in nulliparous women labouring at term. ⋯ Maternal satisfaction with intrapartum analgesia was significantly higher with epidural analgesia than non-epidural analgesic techniques. Overall satisfaction scores for labour and delivery were high regardless of analgesic approach, reflecting the multiple issues other than pain relief that are involved in the childbirth experience.