Epidural and blood pressure in labor
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at what happens to mothers and babies when blood pressure drops after getting an epidural during labor. It aims to learn more about how common this is and whether it affects the pregnancy, so the hospital can better care for women in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full-term).
- You are in labor and planning to get an epidural for pain relief.
- You are giving birth at Sheba Medical Center.
- You do not have a heart condition that needs special blood pressure management.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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