Supportive care and pushing with low-dose epidural
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if combining supportive nursing care with specific pushing methods helps women who have low-dose epidural pain relief during labor. It aims to make delivery safer and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are pregnant with one baby
- Your baby is in a head-down position
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- Your labor started on its own
- You plan to use low-dose epidural pain relief
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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