All Woman Alive articles in October 2012
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FeaturesAnalysing adverse effects of epidural analgesia in labour
Epidural analgesia is a widely available method of pain relief in labour in Western countries. This article analyses the various adverse outcomes of labour and birth after the administration of epidural analgesia. A literature review found that the use of intrapartum epidural analgesia for women with low-risk pregnancy has not ...
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NewsRuth Thomas: A Queen’s Nurse
Ruth Thomas won the Queen’s Nurse title after 10 years of work with the Army. She talked to Lucy Jolin about the joys of her job.
