Fentanyl for labour pain: spinal vs epidural
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This study compares two ways of giving fentanyl (a pain medicine) during labour to see which method causes less itching, a common side effect. It aims to find the most comfortable approach for pain relief during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are giving birth vaginally (not by C-section)
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant
- You are asking for pain relief through an epidural or spinal block
- You can speak and understand English or French
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