Monitoring blood pressure after labor epidural
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how low blood pressure after getting an epidural during labor may affect both the mother and the baby. If you're planning to give birth at Sheba Medical Center and want an epidural, this research could help improve care for other women like you.
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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 choose to have an epidural for pain relief.
- You are giving birth at Sheba Medical Center.
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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