Neuraxial analgesia in labour: maternal and neonatal outcomes in a tertiary hospital

Introduction: Neuraxial analgesia is considered the gold standard of labour analgesia. In our institution most women receive neuraxial analgesia during labour, but concerns have been raised regarding its impact on the delivery process. According to some studies, epidural analgesia increases the length of labour and the risk of operative delivery (caesarean or instrumental). [1] Epidural versus non-epidural or no analgesia in labour. Anim- Somuah M, Smyth RM, Jones L. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Dec 7; (12):CD000331 Google Scholar This study aims to assess the impact of neuraxial analgesia on maternal and neonatal outcomes.