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BMJ Group: Epidurals Not Linked to Increased Harm for Newborns or Children
July 17, 2026
LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release:

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Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children

Study provides strong evidence that epidural analgesia in labour is safe for newborns, say researchers

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Having an epidural during labour is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsi . . .

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