Pregnant patients' hopes and fears about walking epidural

This study compares two types of epidurals—one that lets you move around more (ambulatory) and a standard one—to see which makes mothers more satisfied during labor and after delivery. It aims to help women choose the pain relief that best fits their experience.

This study tests a small, wearable sensor to track how well you walk after receiving a low-dose epidural during labor. The goal is to see if the sensor can help doctors monitor your recovery and safety.

This study offers supportive conversations about getting an epidural (pain relief through the back) during labor, especially for underserved minority groups. It tests whether these conversations help patients feel more informed and supported, while also working with people who choose to use a labor epidural.

This study looks at how your expectations about pain relief during labor might affect your mood after giving birth. Researchers will follow you after delivery to see if there is a link between your hopes for pain management and the risk of postpartum depression.

This trial looks at how giving patients a choice in the strength of their epidural affects their satisfaction during labor. It is for women who want a vaginal delivery and plan to use an epidural for pain relief.

This trial checks how epidural pain relief during labor affects the way air moves in and out of a woman's lungs. It uses a simple, non-invasive belt to measure lung function.