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Epidural Use and Its Effects on Laboring Women
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
11/2025
Abstract
Epidural analgesia is one of the most common forms of pain relief during labor and delivery. However, despite its benefits, it is not without risk. Two notable complications of epidural use are postdural puncture headache and maternal hypotension, both of which can affect maternal health and overall experience. Maternal hypotension following epidural administrations has been linked to reduced uteroplacental blood flow, increasing the risk of fetal complications (Anim-Somuah et al., 2018). Meanwhile, post dural puncture headache has been associated with more long-term maternal complications, such as chronic headache, back pain, and auditory disturbances (Lacombe et al., 2022). Understanding how often these complications occur, and under what conditions, is critical to improving maternal safety and enhancing clinical decision-making. Due to the frequency of epidural use, examining these risks contributes to optimizing maternal care and outcomes.
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- Title
- Epidural Use and Its Effects on Laboring Women
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
- Contributors
- Ashley Gruber (Faculty Mentor)Cindy A. Gruwell (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, John C. Pace Library
- Format
- mp4
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
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- 99381548420606600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; John C. Pace Library; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase
- Language
- English