A study on effects of Epidural labour analgesia on fetal outcome

Dr. Sushila Kharakwal; Dr. Sanjaya Sharma; Dr.Umesh K Yadav

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

A study on effects of Epidural labour analgesia on fetal outcome

Dr. Sushila Kharakwal, Dr. Sanjaya Sharma, Dr. Umesh K Yadav

Abstract :

Objective– The purpose of this prospective, randomized observational study is to determine the effects of epidural labour analgesia with regard to fetal outcome in terms of APGAR Score, Umbilical artery pH and NICU Admissions. Method– Study included 60 full term parturient women at term pregnancy in active labour who were further allocated in two groups, one received Epidural analgesia & other without any analgesia (Control Group) and effect on fetal outcome were observed. Result Effect on fetus in terms of APGAR Score, Umbilical artery pH and NICU Admissions were comparable in both the groups.