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Bhavani Shankar Kodali MD
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Epidural analgesia minimally lengthens labor and does not increase the risk of cesarean delivery.
The relationship between epidural analgesia and forceps deliveries is complex. Some studies have shown more forceps deliveries in patients with epidurals while others have not. This may be highly dependent on practice style and preferences of your own obstetrician.
Patients receiving epidural analgesia have longer labors. Numerous studies have shown that the difference is approximately one hour on an average. This may be higly variable depending on your labor pattern.
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