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Epidurals in early labor do not raise cesarean risk
A New England Journal of Medicine study shows that low dose epidurals given early in labor do not increase cesarean rates. Lead author Dr. Cynthia Wong of Northwestern University notes this could shift practice, making childbirth less painful for many first time mothers while easing concerns about pushing and prolonged labor.
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