Epidural pain relief during labor and child development
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether having epidural pain relief during labor affects a child's intelligence and development later on. It compares siblings – one who was exposed and one who wasn't – to see if there are any differences.
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Who can take part
- You have a child who received epidural pain relief during labor, or a child who did not (and you have a sibling in the other group).
- Children were born between January 2014 and November 2019.
- Your child was born full-term (between 37 and 42 weeks) and weighed at least 2.5 kg at birth.
- No twins, triplets, or other multiple births.
- Child has no severe genetic conditions, major birth defects, or head trauma history.
- No exposure to general anesthesia, chemotherapy, or radiation after birth.
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