Delayed and long-term effects of epidural anesthesia in childbirth: A literature review
Journal: Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council
Year: 2025

Introduction . There is a growing trend towards increasing the use of epidural analgesia during childbirth. Therefore, it is important to explore the delayed and long-term consequences of its application. Aim. To investigate the association between conditions such as back pain, headache, incontinence (urinary and fecal), postpartum depression, and the use of epidural anaesthesia, as well as any delays in the development of these conditions and their long-term impact. Materials and methods . Symp