Women who have an epidural during labour face a lower risk of severe complications during childbirth, according to a study. Making epidurals more widely available and providing more information to ...

Share on Pinterest A new study finds getting an epidural can lead to a lower risk of certain complications. Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images Getting an epidural during labor is associated with a reduction in ...

Having an epidural during labor is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Doctors refer to ...

Celebrity designer Toyin Lawani has shared her personal experience with epidural anesthesia, warning expectant and new mothers about the potential risks associated with the pain-relieving injection.

Health expert Teddy Mulenga has encouraged women to adopt the newly introduced labour pain-relief procedure, assuring that it ...

BOSTON — Pregnant women can be given a low-dose epidural early in labor without raising their chances of a Caesarean section, according to a study that could change the way obstetricians practice and ...

Preoperatively receiving epidural steroid injections increases risk of infection after a lumbar spinal fusion, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery. Researchers examined a ...

Celebrity designer Toyin Lawani has opened up about her painful experience with epidural anesthesia, cautioning expectant and new mothers about its potential risks. In a video shared on Instagram, ...

While an epidural can be an effective pain management technique during labor, it can also help relax muscles and lessen strain on the body. Experts agree it’s important to support and educate all ...