Epidural pain relief and mother-baby bonding after vaginal birth
Part of Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether having an epidural during labor affects the bond between a mother and her baby in the hours after a vaginal birth. Women who join will be randomly assigned to receive either an epidural or no epidural, and their bonding will be compared.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 40.
- You have a full-term pregnancy (at least 37 weeks).
- You are planning a vaginal birth.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA II, meaning mild disease but well controlled).
- You are able to understand and read Turkish.
- You do not have bleeding problems, take blood thinners, have an infection near the spine, or have increased pressure in the brain.
- You are not planning a cesarean delivery.
- You do not have a high-risk pregnancy or a condition that would require your baby to be in the NICU after birth.
- You do not have major depression, anxiety disorder, or take psychotropic medications.
Quick eligibility check
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