Intrapartum epidural analgesia and breastfeeding: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anecdotal reports suggest that the addition of fentanyl (an opioid) to epidural analgesia for women during childbirth results in difficulty establishing breastfeeding. The aim of this paper is to determine any association between epi...

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Main Authors: Simpson Judy M, Roberts Christine L, Torvaldsen Siranda, Thompson Jane F, Ellwood David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Online Access:http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/1/1/24