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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Protocol - Intervention

Discontinuation of epidural analgesia late in labour for reducing the adverse delivery outcomes associated with epidural analgesia

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:

i) To assess the effectiveness of discontinuing epidural analgesia late in labour in reducing instrumental deliveries and other adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with epidural analgesia.

ii) To assess the impact of discontinuing epidural analgesia late in labour on analgesia and satisfaction with labour care.