Neuraxial Labor Analgesia and Pregnancy Outcome: Fact and Fiction

Abstract

Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be able to Describe the effects of neuraxial labor analgesia on the rate of cesarean delivery Examine the effects of neuraxial labor analgesia on the rate of instrumental vaginal delivery, including how the density of neuroblockade influences the risk of operative delivery Explain the effects of neuraxial labor analgesia on the duration of labor