Background Local anaesthetic nerve block is an important modality for pain management in
labour. Pudendal and paracervical block (PCB) are most commonly performed local …

Background Epidural analgesia is a central nerve block technique achieved by injection of a
local anaesthetic close to the nerves that transmit pain, and is widely used as a form of pain …

Background Labour is a normal physiological process, but is usually associated with pain
and discomfort. Numerous methods are used to relieve labour pain. These include …

Background Epidural analgesia is effective in reducing labour pain, but the possible adverse
effects are not clear. Objectives The objective of this review was to assess the effects of …

Background Caesarean section delivery is becoming more frequent. Childbirth is an
emotion‐filled event and the mother needs to bond with her newborn baby as early as …

Background Parenteral opioids are used for pain relief in labour in many countries
throughout the world. Objectives To assess the acceptability, effectiveness and safety of …

Background Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain
management in labour, and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary …

The purpose of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to determine the
analgesic effectiveness of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs), including each anatomical …

Background Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain
management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary …

Background Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain
management in labour and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary …